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Glasgow in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Glasgow in July will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Glasgow, based on historical data.
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July

Weather in Glasgow in July 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Glasgow in July usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +19°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 87 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the hottest month of the year in Glasgow;

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
87 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Glasgow has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Glasgow in July

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

Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +7°C during the night, the temperature in July averages around +20°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 4% 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 July?

Glasgow is typically mild in July.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +17°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

July is the hottest month in Glasgow, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Glasgow in July

Glasgow weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+17°C+19°C+18°C
Min. temperature
0°C+4°C+2°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+30°C+28°C
Rainfall
80 mm87 mm110 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
75%77%79%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
332
Cloudy days
171817
Rainy days
101012
Snowy days
000

July typically has worse weather conditions compared to June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +17°C to +19°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 80 mm to 87 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 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 increasing during July, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Glasgow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 91 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how July is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Glasgow wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 133 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Glasgow?

This is the weather in Glasgow in July 2023:
1 July
🌧️
+18°C
2 July
🌧️
+15°C
3 July
🌧️
+15°C
4 July
🌧️
+15°C
5 July
☁️
+18°C
6 July
☁️
+17°C
7 July
☁️
+19°C
8 July
☁️
+18°C
9 July
☁️
+21°C
10 July
☀️
+23°C
11 July
☁️
+22°C
12 July
🌧️
+19°C
13 July
☁️
+17°C
14 July
☁️
+18°C
15 July
🌧️
+19°C
16 July
☁️
+19°C
17 July
☁️
+25°C
18 July
☁️
+28°C
19 July
☁️
+30°C
20 July
☀️
+21°C
21 July
☁️
+21°C
22 July
🌧️
+18°C
23 July
🌧️
+18°C
24 July
🌧️
+20°C
25 July
☁️
+18°C
26 July
☀️
+17°C
27 July
☁️
+19°C
28 July
🌧️
+19°C
29 July
☁️
+21°C
30 July
☁️
+20°C
31 July
☁️
+19°C
In July 2023 Glasgow had 3 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 July has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+17°C) and the highest in 2021 (+23°C). The driest year was 1984 with only 25 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 189 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Glasgow in July:

Is July a good time to visit Glasgow?

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

Can you sunbathe in Glasgow in July?

July 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 July?

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

Is it sunny in Glasgow in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Glasgow in July, 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, 2022.

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.