Borders Weather in July

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

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Selkirk Kelso Peebles Hawick

Planning a journey to Borders, the United Kingdom this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Borders in July

Borders, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. July in Borders generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. July falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Eyemouth at 17°C (63°F) and pleasant in Whitton at 20°C (68°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Whitton and 13°C (55°F) in Eyemouth. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Borders, the United Kingdom.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coldingham with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Chapelhope with 107 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Selkirk receives about 151 hours of sunlight in July, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Borders by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Borders - and find the best time to visit. (based on Selkirk)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Borders →

Best Places to Visit in Borders in July

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

Temperature range in Borders (July)

Precipitation variation in Borders (July)

Selkirk

In July Selkirk generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
151 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Selkirk →

Kelso

In July Kelso generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
151 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Kelso →

Peebles

In July Peebles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
160 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in Peebles →

Hawick

In July Hawick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
151 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Hawick →

Melrose

In July Melrose generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
151 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
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 July extremes

Notable July 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 warmest July day in the United Kingdom reached 39°C (102°F) in Nottingham on July 19, 2022.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Selkirk 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Kelso 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Peebles 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Hawick 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Melrose 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Chirnside 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Borders weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Borders, the United Kingdom generally has very good weather conditions. Selkirk sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

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

Selkirk averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Borders, the United Kingdom during July, with Selkirk averaging close to 89 mm (3.5 in).

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

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Borders, the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in Selkirk is very good. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Borders.

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