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When is the best time to go to Glasgow

When is the best time to go to Glasgow, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Glasgow?

In general the best time to visit Glasgow is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July - August.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Glasgow in different months

This is the average weather in Glasgow for each month based on historic data:

In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 189 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 133 mm in October.

January, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +2°C.

Climate in Glasgow

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Glasgow for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+14°C+15°C+20°C+24°C+27°C+31°C+30°C+28°C+28°C+20°C+17°C+14°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+7°C+7°C+9°C+12°C+15°C+17°C+19°C+18°C+16°C+13°C+9°C+7°C
Minimum Temperature
-15°C-10°C-9°C-5°C-3°C0°C+4°C+2°C-2°C-7°C-8°C-19°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
858279757476788082848586
Rain, mm
114939568778088109101133114120
Snow, mm
1075100000026
Average wind speed, m/s
444433333334
Sunny Days
222332212122
Cloud Days
8889888898810
Rainy Days
161518181919202119211916
Snowy Days
533000000013

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Glasgow during the whole year:
The hottest month in Glasgow is July with average maximum temperature going up to +19°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +2°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Glasgow looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Glasgow is December with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 74%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Glasgow during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 68 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 21 rainy days and 133 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Glasgow during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 5 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Glasgow:

What is the hottest month in Glasgow?

The hottest month in Glasgow is July with average maximum temperature of +19°C.

What is the coldest month in Glasgow?

The coldest month in Glasgow is January with minimum temperatures of +2°C.

Is Glasgow worth visiting in winter?

Winter is usually not the best time to go to Glasgow.

When does it rain the least in Glasgow?

if you're looking to visit Glasgow when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, December, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 68 mm of rain.

Other cities in United Kingdom

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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.