Borders Weather in May

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

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Selkirk Kelso Peebles Hawick

Planning a journey to Borders, the United Kingdom this May 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 May

Borders, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Borders generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C (54°F) in Eyemouth to 15°C (59°F) in Newcastleton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Newcastleton and 8°C (46°F) in Eyemouth.

To explore the conditions in Borders, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Eyemouth with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Chapelhope with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Selkirk, you can expect around 161 hours of sunlight in May, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

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)
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Best Places to Visit in Borders in May

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

Temperature range in Borders (May)

Precipitation variation in Borders (May)

Selkirk

In May Selkirk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
161 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Selkirk →

Kelso

In May Kelso generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
161 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Kelso →

Peebles

In May Peebles generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
193 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Peebles →

Hawick

In May Hawick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
161 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Hawick →

Melrose

In May Melrose generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
161 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Melrose →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Selkirk 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Kelso 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Peebles 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Hawick 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Melrose 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Chirnside 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Borders weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Borders, the United Kingdom generally has tolerable weather conditions. Selkirk sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

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

Selkirk averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Borders, the United Kingdom during May, with Selkirk averaging close to 75 mm (3 in).

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Selkirk, May might be a good time to visit Borders, the United Kingdom. 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 pleasant weather in Selkirk. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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