August could be a good time to visit Glasgow, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +18°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in August. However, expect about 21 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 109 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
109 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Glasgow has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Glasgow in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Glasgow for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +19°C with a maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +7°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +19°C.
Is Glasgow warm or cold in August?
Glasgow is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +19°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +11°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Glasgow, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Glasgow in August
Glasgow weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+19°C
+18°C
+16°C
Min. temperature
+4°C
+2°C
-2°C
Max. temperature
+30°C
+28°C
+28°C
Rainfall
88 mm
109 mm
101 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
78%
80%
82%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
2
1
2
Cloudy days
8
8
9
Rainy days
20
21
19
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +19°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +18°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 88 mm to 109 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in July to 1 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Glasgow in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Glasgow is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Glasgow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 79 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Glasgow wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 133 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 60% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Glasgow?
This is the weather in Glasgow in August 2023:
1 August
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+18°C
2 August
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+18°C
3 August
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+20°C
4 August
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+18°C
5 August
🌧️
+17°C
6 August
☁️
+19°C
7 August
☁️
+18°C
8 August
☀️
+18°C
9 August
☁️
+17°C
10 August
☁️
+23°C
11 August
☁️
+21°C
12 August
🌧️
+20°C
13 August
🌧️
+19°C
14 August
☁️
+22°C
15 August
☁️
+21°C
16 August
☁️
+20°C
17 August
☁️
+21°C
18 August
☁️
+19°C
19 August
🌧️
+20°C
20 August
☁️
+21°C
21 August
☁️
+21°C
22 August
🌧️
+19°C
23 August
☁️
+18°C
24 August
🌧️
+18°C
25 August
🌧️
+16°C
26 August
🌧️
+19°C
27 August
☁️
+17°C
28 August
☁️
+17°C
29 August
🌧️
+16°C
30 August
☁️
+18°C
31 August
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+19°C
In August 2023 Glasgow had 1 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Glasgow climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Glasgow in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+13°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 882 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1696 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Glasgow in August:
Is August a good time to visit Glasgow?
It’s always a good time to visit Glasgow, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Glasgow in August?
August has mild temperatures in Glasgow. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Glasgow rainy in August?
Glasgow is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Glasgow in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Glasgow in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Glasgow, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.