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Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 55°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 38°F. Average annual precipitation for Galashiels is 34 inches.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might like to check out the area around Galashiels. Get out into nature with places like Bank Street Gardens, Wooplaw Community Woodlands, and St Mary’s Loch. Cultural attractions include Old Gala House, Heart of Hawick, and Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom. Visit landmarks like Waverley Line, Thirlestane Castle, and Smailholm Tower.

Keep this information about transit options in Galashiels in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located 31 mi (49.8 km) away from the city center. Once you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transit to get around. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Galashiels Station, Tweedbank Station, or Stow Station.