Weather in February in Borders
Thinking about venturing to Borders this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Borders in February?
Borders 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 and nighttime temperatures around 1°C in Selkirk. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Borders in February, check out the map below.For specific regional insights in Borders, 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 to high rainfall in Chapelhope with 111 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 63 hours of sunshine in Selkirk. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Borders climate page.
Where to go in Borders in February





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Borders?
Selkirk
In February Selkirk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kelso
In February Kelso generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Peebles
In February Peebles generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Hawick
In February Hawick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Melrose
In February Melrose generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Borders, in the United Kingdom.
Is February the best time to visit Borders?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Selkirk, February may not be the ideal time to visit Borders.
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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