Weather in October in Borders
Thinking about venturing to Borders this October 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 October?
Borders is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Borders generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Selkirk. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Borders in October, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across Borders, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kirk Yetholm with an average of 73 mm to high rainfall in Chapelhope with 109 mm.Average sunshine
The city Selkirk usually sees around 74 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Borders climate page.
Where to go in Borders in October





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Borders?
Selkirk
In October Selkirk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Kelso
In October Kelso generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Peebles
In October Peebles generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Hawick
In October Hawick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Melrose
In October Melrose generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Borders, in the United Kingdom.
Is October the best time to visit Borders?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Selkirk, October may not be the ideal time to visit Borders.
Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Selkirk. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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