Glasgow weather in October (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Glasgow in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Glasgow generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Glasgow in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 88 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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 October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 88 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

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

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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 Glasgow in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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