Borders Weather in February

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

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Selkirk Kelso Peebles Hawick

Thinking about venturing to Borders, the United Kingdom this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Borders in February

Borders, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Borders generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Selkirk.

For specific regional insights in Borders, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coldstream with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Chapelhope with 111 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during February. Selkirk experiences about 63 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Borders in February

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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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Borders, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Borders (February)

Precipitation variation in Borders (February)

Selkirk

In February 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.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
63 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Selkirk →

Kelso

In February Kelso generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
63 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kelso →

Peebles

In February 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.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
81 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Peebles →

Hawick

In February 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.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
63 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hawick →

Melrose

In February 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.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
63 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Melrose →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Selkirk 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Kelso 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Peebles 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Hawick 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Melrose 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Chirnside 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Borders weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

February in Borders, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Selkirk, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

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

Average temperatures in Borders, the United Kingdom during February range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Selkirk.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Borders, the United Kingdom during February, with Selkirk averaging close to 85 mm (3.3 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Selkirk, February may not be the ideal time to visit Borders, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Selkirk. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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