United Kingdom · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Glasgow are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Glasgow sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 18°C, and its coolest in January (around 6°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1385mm — January is typically the wettest month (~157mm) and April the driest (~74mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from September to March — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 1°C | 157mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 6° / 1°C | 113mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 8° / 2°C | 126mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 11° / 4°C | 74mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 14° / 6°C | 76mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 16° / 9°C | 79mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 18° / 11°C | 90mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 17° / 11°C | 109mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 15° / 9°C | 129mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 12° / 7°C | 153mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 8° / 4°C | 141mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 6° / 1°C | 139mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Glasgow is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (42°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (35°F). Expect roughly 157mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Glasgow is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 113mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Glasgow is chilly, with average daytime highs around 8°C (47°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 126mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Glasgow is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (38°F). Expect roughly 74mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
May in Glasgow is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 76mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Glasgow is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 79mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
July in Glasgow is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 90mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
August in Glasgow is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 109mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
September in Glasgow is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 129mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Glasgow is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 153mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Glasgow is chilly, with average daytime highs around 8°C (47°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (38°F). Expect roughly 141mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Glasgow is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (42°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 139mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket