Glasgow Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Glasgow, Scotland, UK)

The weather in Glasgow is typical of Scottish weather and is often unpredictable. During the summer months of May, June, July, August and September, Glasgow has many fine and often extremely sunny days and the climate in Glasgow is generally mild, with the winds from the Atlantic being warmed by the Gulf Stream.

July is Glasgow's warmest month and has temperatures averaging over 20°C. However, Glasgow weather can be fairly changeable and the morning may start off rather gloomy, damp and misty, and by the afternoon the sun can be shining throughout Glasgow, resulting in high temperatures.


Spring is a wonderful and popular time to visit Glasgow, with fairly mild weather in Glasgow during March, April and May, although some days may have rainy and windy weather. Many of Glasgow's trees begin to flower at this time of the year and Glasgow's parks and gardens are filled with spring colour.

Winters in Glasgow can be long and damp and fewer sunny days occur in November, December and January, although there is still much clear and fine weather at this time. The weather in Glasgow is at its coldest during the winter months, so be sure to bring a warm overcoat, scarf and gloves. Snow is infrequent, but there are often cold, clear, frosty days. December, January and February are the wettest months in Glasgow, although there is often some fine, sunny weather at this time of year. If you are planning to visit outdoor locations, an umbrella is always a useful item to carry. There is no guarantee of fine weather in Glasgow, but between the months of May and October - when the days get longer and warmer - Glasgow is a lively and vibrant place to be. Whatever the Glasgow weather, there is always plenty to see and do in city of Glasgow.

Glasgow Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

The following are the normal daily temperature ranges for Glasgow:

	Maximum	Minimum
January	6°C / 43°F	1°C / 34°F
February	7°C / 45°F	1°C / 34°F
March	8°C / 46°F	2°C / 36°F
April	11°C / 52°F	4°C / 39°F
May	14°C / 57°F	6°C / 43°F
June	17°C / 63°F	9°C / 48°F
July	18°C / 64°F	11°C / 52°F
August	19°C / 66°F	11°C / 52°F
September	16°C / 61°F	9°C / 48°F
October	12°C / 54°F	7°C / 45°F
November	9°C / 48°F	4°C / 39°F
December	7°C / 45°F	2°C / 36°F

Glasgow Weather Charts - further Glasgow climate statistics and charts.