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Weather in January in Borders

Planning a trip to Borders this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Borders in January?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Chapelhope to 8°C in Eyemouth. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Eyemouth and 1°C in Chapelhope. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

For a closer look at conditions across Borders, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kirk Yetholm with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in Chapelhope with 114 mm.

Average sunshine

Selkirk experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Borders climate page.

Where to go in Borders in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Borders on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Borders's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Borders?

Selkirk

In January Selkirk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Selkirk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
1,189 hours 
994 mm 
207 days 
poor 
January January
6°C 
1°C 
39 hours 
88 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
1°C 
63 hours 
85 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Selkirk

Kelso

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

Kelso
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
1,189 hours 
861 mm 
195 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
2°C 
39 hours 
71 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
63 hours 
68 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Kelso

Peebles

In January Peebles generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Peebles
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
1,428 hours 
1105 mm 
224 days 
unpleasant 
January January
6°C 
1°C 
54 hours 
99 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
1°C 
81 hours 
96 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Peebles

Melrose

In January 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.

Melrose
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
5°C 
1,189 hours 
929 mm 
201 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
1°C 
39 hours 
80 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
1°C 
63 hours 
77 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Melrose

Hawick

In January Hawick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hawick
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
1,189 hours 
1011 mm 
211 days 
unpleasant 
January January
6°C 
1°C 
39 hours 
91 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
1°C 
63 hours 
88 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Hawick

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

Is January the best time to visit Borders?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Selkirk, January 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. 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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