Glasgow weather in August (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Glasgow in August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

August in Glasgow generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Glasgow in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 145 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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 59%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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

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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?

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

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