Glasgow weather in October (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Glasgow in October? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During October, Glasgow usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 14°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 7°C.

Precipitation

Glasgow in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 88 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit 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).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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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.

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