January Rainfall and Precipitation in Borders

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Borders, the United Kingdom in January.

Borders, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in January ranging from moderate in Kirk Yetholm (69 mm (2.7 in)) to high in Chapelhope (114 mm (4.5 in)). January is a winter month.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Borders precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Borders, the United Kingdom receive in January?

Selkirk sees moderate rainfall in January, averaging around 88 mm (3.5 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Borders, the United Kingdom in January?

Expect around 20 days rainy days in Selkirk during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Borders, the United Kingdom?

Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Borders, the United Kingdom.

What is the wettest city in January in Borders, the United Kingdom?

Chapelhope is the wettest city in Borders, the United Kingdom in January according to our database, with average rainfall of around 114 mm (4.5 in).

What is the driest city in January in Borders, the United Kingdom?

In our records, Kirk Yetholm stands out as the driest city in Borders, the United Kingdom for January, averaging just 69 mm (2.7 in).

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