Galashiels, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Galashiels is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 13,000. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 13,000 |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.6146°, -2.8070° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.2 inches (946 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Galashiels
Galashiels is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 13,000. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Galashiels
Galashiels has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1008 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.6146°N, 2.8070°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Galashiels has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.2").
Schools in Galashiels
7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmoral Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Burgh Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Langlee Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Margaret's RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Glendinning Terrace Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Galashiels Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Galashiels
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| East Coast FM Haddington | easy listening | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | - | MP3 | |
| Hear Me top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| TD1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Galashiels
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borders Textile Towerhouse | ||||
| Commendator's House Museum | ||||
| Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre | ||||
| Halliwell's House Museum & Robson Gallery | ||||
| Hawick Museum | ||||
| Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum | ||||
| Old Gala House | ||||
| Sir Walter Scottʼs Courtroom | ||||
| Thirlestane Castle | ||||
| Trimontium Museum |
Libraries in Galashiels
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galashiels Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorebridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lauderdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Melrose Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Galashiels
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Galashiels
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Galashiels
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Galashiels
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Galashiels
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Galashiels
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Galashiels
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Galashiels
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Galashiels
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Galashiels
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Galashiels
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Galashiels
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Galashiels
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Galashiels
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest Brewing Co |
Stadiums & Teams in Galashiels
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Galashiels
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | CAX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Spadeadam | - | Medium Airport |
| Archerfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balgone Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Charterhall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kingsmuir Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirkbride Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loadman Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midlem Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Milfield Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nether Huntlywood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Galashiels
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gala Park Post Office | |
| Galashiels Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Galashiels
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Borders Islamic Society | |
| Galashiels Parish Church | |
| Our Lady and St Andrew RC Church | |
| St Peter's Church |
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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Galashiels has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.
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