Glasgow weather forecast
UK towns · Scotland · 55.86°N 4.26°W
Glasgow, in Scotland, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 18.3°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.7°C. The town sees roughly 1333mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5° | 1.7° | 119mm | 16 |
| Feb | 7.6° | 2.5° | 151mm | 19 |
| Mar | 9.3° | 2.4° | 99mm | 15 |
| Apr | 11.6° | 3.3° | 57mm | 10 |
| May | 15.2° | 7.3° | 87mm | 15 |
| Jun | 17.8° | 10.1° | 86mm | 16 |
| Jul | 18.3° | 11.3° | 108mm | 17 |
| Aug | 18.2° | 11.4° | 133mm | 18 |
| Sep | 16.6° | 9.7° | 101mm | 14 |
| Oct | 12.7° | 7.5° | 164mm | 18 |
| Nov | 9.5° | 4.4° | 97mm | 15 |
| Dec | 6.6° | 2.2° | 131mm | 20 |
Seasons in Glasgow
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Glasgow climb from 9.3°C in March to 15.2°C by May, while nights ease from 2.4°C to 7.3°C. The season brings around 243mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 18.1°C, peaking in July at 18.3°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (86mm over ~16 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Glasgow gets roughly 17.3 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 16.6°C in September to 9.5°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (164mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.1°C, with January the coldest month (average low 1.7°C, daytime high 6.5°C). Expect about 55 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 6.7 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Glasgow compares
| Glasgow | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1333mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 193 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 18.1°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.1°C | 3.4°C |
Glasgow is about 26% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Glasgow weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Glasgow?
July is typically the warmest month in Glasgow, with average daytime highs of 18.3°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 18.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Glasgow?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 164mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days. April is typically the driest (57mm).
How much does it rain in Glasgow per year?
Glasgow receives roughly 1333mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 193 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Glasgow?
Winter nights (December–February) in Glasgow average around 2.1°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.7°C).
When is the best time to visit Glasgow for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Glasgow. June is typically the driest of the warm months (86mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 18.3°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Glasgow's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Glasgow receives 1333mm of rain a year, about 26% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 18.1°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.1°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Glasgow?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Glasgow averages 193 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (164mm) and April the driest (57mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Glasgow?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.