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Glasgow in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Glasgow in September 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
September could be a good time to visit Glasgow, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +16°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in September. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 101 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
101 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Glasgow has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Glasgow in September

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

The expected average maximum temperature in September is +18°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +4°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +14°C.

Is Glasgow warm or cold in September?

Glasgow is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +9°C.

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

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

Climate in Glasgow in September

Glasgow weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+18°C+16°C+13°C
Min. temperature
+2°C-2°C-7°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+28°C+20°C
Rainfall
109 mm101 mm133 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%82%84%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
121
Cloudy days
898
Rainy days
211921
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +18°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +16°C. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 109 mm to 101 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 1 to 2.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 September, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Glasgow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 137 mm, with a 67% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September 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 September in Glasgow?

This is the weather in Glasgow in September 2023:
1 September
☁️
+17°C
2 September
☁️
+20°C
3 September
☁️
+20°C
4 September
☁️
+22°C
5 September
☀️
+23°C
6 September
☁️
+24°C
7 September
☁️
+25°C
8 September
☀️
+28°C
9 September
🌫️
+22°C
10 September
☁️
+23°C
11 September
🌧️
+19°C
12 September
☁️
+17°C
13 September
☁️
+15°C
14 September
🌧️
+17°C
15 September
🌧️
+14°C
16 September
☁️
+15°C
17 September
🌧️
+16°C
18 September
🌧️
+15°C
19 September
🌧️
+17°C
20 September
🌧️
+17°C
21 September
🌧️
+15°C
22 September
☁️
+16°C
23 September
☁️
+13°C
24 September
🌧️
+18°C
25 September
☁️
+17°C
26 September
🌧️
+17°C
27 September
🌧️
+15°C
28 September
🌧️
+17°C
29 September
🌧️
+16°C
30 September
🌧️
+14°C
In September 2023 Glasgow had 2 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Glasgow?

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

Can you sunbathe in Glasgow in September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Glasgow in September?

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