Glasgow weather in October (Scotland)

Curious about the climate in Glasgow this October? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Glasgow includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 14°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Glasgow in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 88 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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 October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 88 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in Scotland in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Glasgow.

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.