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Glasgow in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Glasgow in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
October could be a good time to visit Glasgow, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +13°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in October. However, expect about 21 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 133 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
133 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Glasgow has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Glasgow in October

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

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +12°C with a maximum of +17°C and a minimum of 0°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 53% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +8°C.

Is Glasgow warm or cold in October?

Glasgow is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +16°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +9°C to +7°C.

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

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

Climate in Glasgow in October

Glasgow weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+16°C+13°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-2°C-7°C-8°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+20°C+17°C
Rainfall
101 mm133 mm114 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
82%84%85%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1009 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
212
Cloudy days
988
Rainy days
192119
Snowy days
001

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +13°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 101 mm to 133 mm. Humidity rises from 82% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in September to 1 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 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 October, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Glasgow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 123 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 55 mm, which is considered heavy rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October 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 October in Glasgow?

This is the weather in Glasgow in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+17°C
2 October
☁️
+15°C
3 October
🌧️
+14°C
4 October
🌧️
+13°C
5 October
🌧️
+16°C
6 October
🌧️
+16°C
7 October
🌧️
+12°C
8 October
🌧️
+16°C
9 October
☁️
+17°C
10 October
🌧️
+17°C
11 October
☁️
+12°C
12 October
☁️
+12°C
13 October
☁️
+12°C
14 October
☀️
+10°C
15 October
☁️
+11°C
16 October
☁️
+10°C
17 October
☁️
+10°C
18 October
☁️
+13°C
19 October
🌧️
+14°C
20 October
🌧️
+13°C
21 October
☁️
+11°C
22 October
☁️
+12°C
23 October
☁️
+10°C
24 October
☁️
+12°C
25 October
☁️
+12°C
26 October
☁️
+11°C
27 October
☁️
+12°C
28 October
☁️
+12°C
29 October
🌧️
+11°C
30 October
☁️
+9°C
31 October
☁️
+8°C
In October 2023 Glasgow had 1 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Glasgow?

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

Can you sunbathe in Glasgow in October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Glasgow in October?

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