Galashiels weather

The Galashiels weather guide shows monthly weather averages (including daytime and night-time temperatures, rainfall and hours of sunshine) for holidays in Galashiels, Scottish Borders, Scotland in 2026/2027.

Galashiels weather averages

Check the Galashiels weather averages for each month of the year including maximum daytime and minimum night-time temperatures, monthly rainfall, number of days with rain and average daily hours of sunshine for Galashiels, Scottish Borders, Scotland.

Max Day Temperature (°C)

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Days with some Rainfall

Min Night Temperature (°C)

Monthly Rainfall (mm)

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Galashiels weather by month

Check the weather for Galashiels, Scottish Borders, Scotland for a particular month by selecting from the list below. This gives the best indication of what to expect from the weather months in advance.

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Galashiels weather in January

The average maximum daytime temperature in Galashiels in January is a cold 5°C (41°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 0°C (32°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Galashiels during January.

  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Galashiels5
    5°C max day temperature
  • 1 hours of sunshine per day in January in Galashiels1
    1 hour of sunshine per day
  • 19 days with some rainfall in January in Galashiels19
    19 days with some rainfall
  • 0°C minimum night-time temperature in January in Galashiels0
    0°C min night temperature
  • 88 mm monthly rainfall in January in Galashiels88
    88 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 88 mm (3.5 inches) of rain normally falls in Galashiels during January with rain falling on 19 days of the month.

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Galashiels weather in February

The average maximum daytime temperature in Galashiels in February is a cold 6°C (43°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 0°C (32°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Galashiels during February.

  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Galashiels6
    6°C max day temperature
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day in February in Galashiels2
    2 hours of sunshine per day
  • 16 days with some rainfall in February in Galashiels16
    16 days with some rainfall
  • 0°C minimum night-time temperature in February in Galashiels0
    0°C min night temperature
  • 61 mm monthly rainfall in February in Galashiels61
    61 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 61 mm (2.4 inches) of rain normally falls in Galashiels during February with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Galashiels weather in March

The average maximum daytime temperature in Galashiels in March is a cold 7°C (45°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Galashiels during March.

  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Galashiels7
    7°C max day temperature
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day in March in Galashiels3
    3 hours of sunshine per day
  • 18 days with some rainfall in March in Galashiels18
    18 days with some rainfall
  • 1°C minimum night-time temperature in March in Galashiels1
    1°C min night temperature
  • 74 mm monthly rainfall in March in Galashiels74
    74 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 74 mm (2.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Galashiels during March with rain falling on 18 days of the month.

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Galashiels weather in April

The average maximum daytime temperature in Galashiels in April is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Galashiels during April.

  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Galashiels10
    10°C max day temperature
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day in April in Galashiels5
    5 hours of sunshine per day
  • 16 days with some rainfall in April in Galashiels16
    16 days with some rainfall
  • 3°C minimum night-time temperature in April in Galashiels3
    3°C min night temperature
  • 55 mm monthly rainfall in April in Galashiels55
    55 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 55 mm (2.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Galashiels during April with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Galashiels weather in May

The average maximum daytime temperature in Galashiels in May is a cool 13°C (55°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 5°C (41°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Galashiels during May.

  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Galashiels13
    13°C max day temperature
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day in May in Galashiels5
    5 hours of sunshine per day
  • 15 days with some rainfall in May in Galashiels15
    15 days with some rainfall
  • 5°C minimum night-time temperature in May in Galashiels5
    5°C min night temperature
  • 66 mm monthly rainfall in May in Galashiels66
    66 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 66 mm (2.6 inches) of rain normally falls in Galashiels during May with rain falling on 15 days of the month.

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Galashiels weather in June

The average maximum daytime temperature in Galashiels in June is a comfortable 16°C (61°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 8°C (46°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in Galashiels during June.

  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Galashiels16
    16°C max day temperature
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day in June in Galashiels6
    6 hours of sunshine per day
  • 14 days with some rainfall in June in Galashiels14
    14 days with some rainfall
  • 8°C minimum night-time temperature in June in Galashiels8
    8°C min night temperature
  • 56 mm monthly rainfall in June in Galashiels56
    56 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 56 mm (2.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Galashiels during June with rain falling on 14 days of the month.

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Galashiels weather in July

The average maximum daytime temperature in Galashiels in July is a comfortable 18°C (64°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Galashiels during July.

  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Galashiels18
    18°C max day temperature
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day in July in Galashiels5
    5 hours of sunshine per day
  • 15 days with some rainfall in July in Galashiels15
    15 days with some rainfall
  • 10°C minimum night-time temperature in July in Galashiels10
    10°C min night temperature
  • 65 mm monthly rainfall in July in Galashiels65
    65 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 65 mm (2.6 inches) of rain normally falls in Galashiels during July with rain falling on 15 days of the month.

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Galashiels weather in August

The average maximum daytime temperature in Galashiels in August is a comfortable 18°C (64°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Galashiels during August.

  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Galashiels18
    18°C max day temperature
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day in August in Galashiels5
    5 hours of sunshine per day
  • 16 days with some rainfall in August in Galashiels16
    16 days with some rainfall
  • 10°C minimum night-time temperature in August in Galashiels10
    10°C min night temperature
  • 67 mm monthly rainfall in August in Galashiels67
    67 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 67 mm (2.6 inches) of rain normally falls in Galashiels during August with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Galashiels weather in September

The average maximum daytime temperature in Galashiels in September is a comfortable 15°C (59°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 8°C (46°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Galashiels during September.

  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Galashiels15
    15°C max day temperature
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day in September in Galashiels4
    4 hours of sunshine per day
  • 16 days with some rainfall in September in Galashiels16
    16 days with some rainfall
  • 8°C minimum night-time temperature in September in Galashiels8
    8°C min night temperature
  • 73 mm monthly rainfall in September in Galashiels73
    73 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 73 mm (2.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Galashiels during September with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Galashiels weather in October

The average maximum daytime temperature in Galashiels in October is a cool 12°C (54°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 5°C (41°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Galashiels during October.

  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Galashiels12
    12°C max day temperature
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day in October in Galashiels3
    3 hours of sunshine per day
  • 18 days with some rainfall in October in Galashiels18
    18 days with some rainfall
  • 5°C minimum night-time temperature in October in Galashiels5
    5°C min night temperature
  • 84 mm monthly rainfall in October in Galashiels84
    84 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 84 mm (3.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Galashiels during October with rain falling on 18 days of the month.

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Galashiels weather in November

The average maximum daytime temperature in Galashiels in November is a cool 8°C (46°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Galashiels during November.

  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Galashiels8
    8°C max day temperature
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day in November in Galashiels2
    2 hours of sunshine per day
  • 18 days with some rainfall in November in Galashiels18
    18 days with some rainfall
  • 3°C minimum night-time temperature in November in Galashiels3
    3°C min night temperature
  • 84 mm monthly rainfall in November in Galashiels84
    84 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 84 mm (3.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Galashiels during November with rain falling on 18 days of the month.

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Galashiels weather in December

The average maximum daytime temperature in Galashiels in December is a cold 6°C (43°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Galashiels during December.

  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Galashiels6
    6°C max day temperature
  • 1 hours of sunshine per day in December in Galashiels1
    1 hour of sunshine per day
  • 19 days with some rainfall in December in Galashiels19
    19 days with some rainfall
  • 1°C minimum night-time temperature in December in Galashiels1
    1°C min night temperature
  • 81 mm monthly rainfall in December in Galashiels81
    81 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 81 mm (3.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Galashiels during December with rain falling on 19 days of the month.

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