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Glasgow in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Glasgow in November 2024

OK Weather
Cool
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Rainy
November could be a good time to visit Glasgow, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +9°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in November. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 114 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
114 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Glasgow has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Glasgow in November

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

The expected average maximum temperature in November is +9°C with a maximum of +13°C and a minimum of -4°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +5°C.

Is Glasgow warm or cold in November?

Glasgow is typically cool in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +4°C.

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

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Glasgow:

Climate in Glasgow in November

Glasgow weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+13°C+9°C+7°C
Min. temperature
-7°C-8°C-19°C
Max. temperature
+20°C+17°C+14°C
Rainfall
133 mm114 mm120 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
84%85%86%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1008 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
8810
Rainy days
211916
Snowy days
013

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +13°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°C. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 133 mm to 114 mm. Humidity rises from 84% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in November, from 1 to 2.

Next month (December) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 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 November, going from 6 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Glasgow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in November is about 76 mm, with a 50% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
November is one of the rainiest months in Glasgow, here is a comparison with other months, 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 November in Glasgow?

This is the weather in Glasgow in November 2023:
1 November
🌧️
+10°C
2 November
☁️
+9°C
3 November
☁️
+11°C
4 November
☁️
+9°C
5 November
☁️
+12°C
6 November
🌧️
+10°C
7 November
☁️
+12°C
8 November
🌧️
+11°C
9 November
☁️
+9°C
10 November
☁️
+9°C
11 November
☀️
+9°C
12 November
☀️
+7°C
13 November
🌧️
+9°C
14 November
🌧️
+8°C
15 November
☁️
+8°C
16 November
☁️
+8°C
17 November
☁️
+8°C
18 November
🌧️
+12°C
19 November
🌧️
+12°C
20 November
☁️
+12°C
21 November
☁️
+9°C
22 November
🌧️
+13°C
23 November
🌧️
+13°C
24 November
☀️
+7°C
25 November
☁️
+2°C
26 November
☁️
+3°C
27 November
☁️
+7°C
28 November
☀️
+5°C
29 November
☀️
+4°C
30 November
☀️
+5°C
In November 2023 Glasgow had 6 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 68%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 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 November 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 November:

Is November a good time to visit Glasgow?

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

Can you sunbathe in Glasgow in November?

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

Is Glasgow rainy in November?

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

Is it sunny in Glasgow in November?

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