When is the best time to go to Galashiels

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Galashiels, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Galashiels weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Galashiels are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Galashiels January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 81mm 1.7hrs 9.2hrs

The weather in January in Galashiels is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Galashiels for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Galashiels and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Galashiels with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Galashiels February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 56mm 2.6hrs 10.9hrs

February in Galashiels is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Galashiels.

February is in the winter in Galashiels and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Galashiels with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Galashiels March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 67mm 3.4hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Galashiels is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Galashiels for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Galashiels and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Galashiels with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Galashiels April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 50mm 4.9hrs 15.4hrs

Galashiels's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Galashiels, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Galashiels and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Galashiels with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Galashiels May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 65mm 6hrs 17.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Galashiels and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Galashiels.

May is in the spring in Galashiels and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Galashiels with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Galashiels June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 58mm 6.4hrs 9.2hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Galashiels and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Galashiels, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Galashiels and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Galashiels with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Galashiels July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 66mm 5.7hrs 10.9hrs

July in Galashiels is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Galashiels, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Galashiels and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Galashiels with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Galashiels August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 78mm 5.3hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Galashiels is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Galashiels, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Galashiels and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Galashiels with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Galashiels September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 72mm 4hrs 15.4hrs

Galashiels's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Galashiels.

September is in the fall / autumn in Galashiels and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Galashiels with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Galashiels October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 77mm 3hrs 17.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Galashiels and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Galashiels.

October is in the fall / autumn in Galashiels and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Galashiels with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Galashiels November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 78mm 2.3hrs 9.2hrs

The climate in Galashiels during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Galashiels for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Galashiels and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Galashiels with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Galashiels December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 77mm 1.6hrs 10.9hrs

December in Galashiels is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Galashiels for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Galashiels and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Galashiels with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Galashiels weather stats

Galashiels weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18°C 64.4°F
Driest month: April 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: January 81mm 3.2ins
Warmest sea: August 14.6°C 58.3°F
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