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Climate in Glasgow, Scotland

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Weather Forecasts for Glasgow

Thu   Apr 25
11°C | 3°C
NE 14 km/h
1.4 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

Fri   Apr 26
10°C | 1°C
SE 11 km/h
1.1 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Sat   Apr 27
12°C | 0°C
SE 7 km/h
1.6 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

The best time of year to visit Glasgow in Scotland

The climate of Scotland is temperate, and tends to be very changeable. Winters are usually cold, but don't begin till the end of October. Summers are warm and begin in the end/mid of June. The best time to visit is generally in the summer (July and August). . It can be a bit busy during this period so it is recommended to book a place to stay in advance.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Glasgow?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Glasgow?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Glasgow?
    January tops the wettest month list with 141 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Glasgow?
    May is the driest month with 88 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Glasgow?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.