Borders Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Borders, the United Kingdom in December.

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Selkirk Kelso Peebles Hawick

Are you planning a trip a to Borders, the United Kingdom in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Borders in December

Borders, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Borders generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Chapelhope to 9°C (48°F) in Eyemouth. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Eyemouth and 1°C (34°F) in Chapelhope.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Borders, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kirk Yetholm with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Chapelhope with 114 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Selkirk receives roughly 39 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Borders in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Borders.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Borders

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Borders, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Borders (December)

Precipitation variation in Borders (December)

Selkirk

In December Selkirk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
39 hours
39 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Selkirk →

Kelso

In December Kelso generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
39 hours
39 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
75 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kelso →

Peebles

In December Peebles generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
48 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Peebles →

Hawick

In December Hawick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
39 hours
39 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hawick →

Melrose

In December Melrose generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
39 hours
39 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Melrose →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Borders, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in the United Kingdom was -10°C (14°F) in Glasgow on December 29, 1995.
  • From our sources, the wettest December day in the United Kingdom brought 301 mm (12 in) in Belfast on December 4, 1982.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Borders in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Selkirk 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Kelso 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Peebles 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Hawick 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Melrose 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Chirnside 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Borders weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Borders, the United Kingdom in December?

Expect poor weather across Borders, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of Selkirk averages 7°C (45°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Borders, the United Kingdom in December?

Daytime temperatures in Selkirk peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in December, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does Borders, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Borders, the United Kingdom. Selkirk averages only about 89 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Borders, the United Kingdom?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Borders, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Selkirk.

Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Selkirk. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Borders.

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