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Glasgow in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Glasgow in February and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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February

Weather in Glasgow in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
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Rainy
February could be a good time to visit Glasgow, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +7°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in February. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 93 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-10°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
93 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Glasgow has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Glasgow in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Glasgow for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +9°C with a maximum of +12°C and a minimum of -2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +7°C.

Is Glasgow warm or cold in February?

Glasgow is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Glasgow, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Glasgow in February

Glasgow weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+7°C+7°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-15°C-10°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+14°C+15°C+20°C
Rainfall
114 mm93 mm95 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
85%82%79%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
888
Rainy days
161518
Snowy days
533

February often has better weather than January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +7°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 114 mm to 93 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Glasgow in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 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 February, going from 6 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Glasgow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 22 mm, with a 18% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Glasgow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

February is one of the snowiest months in Glasgow.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Glasgow?

This is the weather in Glasgow in February 2023:
1 February
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+9°C
2 February
🌧️
+10°C
3 February
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+11°C
4 February
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+9°C
5 February
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+7°C
6 February
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+8°C
7 February
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+9°C
8 February
☁️
+8°C
9 February
🌧️
+8°C
10 February
☁️
+10°C
11 February
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+10°C
12 February
☁️
+9°C
13 February
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+9°C
14 February
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+10°C
15 February
🌧️
+9°C
16 February
🌧️
+11°C
17 February
🌧️
+12°C
18 February
🌧️
+10°C
19 February
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+11°C
20 February
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+11°C
21 February
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+10°C
22 February
🌧️
+9°C
23 February
☁️
+8°C
24 February
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+11°C
25 February
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+7°C
26 February
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+8°C
27 February
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+6°C
28 February
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+7°C
In February 2023 Glasgow had 3 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +12°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Glasgow climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Glasgow in February 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit Glasgow?

It’s always a good time to visit Glasgow, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Glasgow in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Glasgow rainy in February?

Glasgow is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Glasgow in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Glasgow in February, 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.

Monthly weather in Glasgow

Source of the data

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.