Glasgow weather in August (Scotland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Glasgow in August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Glasgow typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 11°C.

Precipitation

Glasgow in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 145 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Glasgow climate page with graphs.

 

Glasgow, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 145 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

Where to go in Scotland in August

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Glasgow, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Scotland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Scotland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.