Glasgow, United Kingdom Weather

United Kingdom 🇬🇧 · Local time 19:01
63°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 62° · High 70° / Low 52°
Wind
7 mph
Humidity
85%
0 Low
Updated 2 hours ago

Glasgow hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 70°F (21°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 64°F (18°C).

Now
27%
8 PM
27%
8:27 PM
Sunset
9 PM
27%
10 PM
28%
11 PM
29%
12 AM
32%
1 AM
24%
2 AM
26%
3 AM
21%
4 AM
21%
5 AM
22%
6 AM
29%
6:12 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
21%
8 AM
18%
9 AM
15%
10 AM
21%
11 AM
21%
12 PM
19%
1 PM
17%
2 PM
15%
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
62°
Wind
7 mph
ENE · gusts 19 mph
Humidity
85%
Pressure
29.98 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
59% chance today

Glasgow weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Glasgow looks partly cloudy, with a high of 71° and an overnight low of 56°. Precipitation chance is modest at 25%. Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (moderate).

High / Low
71° / 56°
Precipitation
25%
Sunrise / sunset
06:12 AM / 08:24 PM

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Glasgow 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 70° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 59%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Partly Cloudy
High 71° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 25%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 62° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 62° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 62° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 72%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 59° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 30%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 56° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 58° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Light rain shower
High 64° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 90%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 61° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 58° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 56%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Overcast
High 52° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 66%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Overcast
High 57° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 51%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Overcast
High 58° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 79%

About the weather in Glasgow

Expect mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall in Glasgow: that is what an oceanic climate means in practice. Highs peak at 65°F (18°C) in July and fall to 43°F (6°C) by January, with 6.6 hours of sun on an average day.

Glasgow weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 65°F (18°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 43°F (6°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 83°F (29°C) high · 16°F (-9°C) low
  • Wettest month: December (19 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (9.9 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: oceanic
  • Annual swing: 11°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 6°C
  • Snow: about 7 days a year
  • Average humidity: 83%

Temperatures through the year

The wettest month is December (5.1 inches (131 mm) across 19 days) and the driest April. January bottoms out at 43°F (6°C) in daylight, 35°F (1°C) after dark. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 65°F (18°C), lows of 52°F (11°C). Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 83°F (29°C) and the lowest daily minimum 16°F (-9°C). Days and nights are about 6°C apart on average - narrower than all but 10% of the 3496 cities in our dataset.

Rain, sun and snow

Relative humidity averages 83% across the year, more humid than 94% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. June is the brightest month at 9.9 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 6.6 - duller than almost anywhere else we cover. Snow falls on roughly 7 days a year, mostly December through April.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Through spring, Glasgow is brisk and cold: 53°F (12°C) by day, 40°F (4°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 42 of the 90 days.

Summer (June through August)

Through summer, Glasgow runs cool rather than cold: 64°F (18°C) by day, 51°F (11°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 53 of the 90 days.

Fall (September through November)

Through fall, Glasgow is mild: 54°F (12°C) by day, 44°F (7°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 47 of the 90 days.

Winter (December through February)

Through winter, Glasgow is chilly: 44°F (7°C) by day, 35°F (2°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 52 of the 90 days, plus about 5 snowy days. Sun is scarce, averaging 3.4 hours a day.

Average temperatures in Glasgow by month

Monthly averages for Glasgow based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 43° 35° 16 4.6 in 3.3 h/day 88%
February 45° 35° 17 4.8 in 4.7 h/day 84%
March 48° 36° 16 4.0 in 6.1 h/day 82%
April 52° 38° 12 2.4 in 8.6 h/day 77%
May 59° 44° 14 3.2 in 9.6 h/day 77%
June 63° 50° 16 3.6 in 9.9 h/day 77%
July 65° 52° 18 4.4 in 9.5 h/day 80%
August 64° 52° 19 5.1 in 8.8 h/day 82%
September 61° 49° 15 3.9 in 7.2 h/day 83%
October 54° 45° 16 5.0 in 5.0 h/day 85%
November 48° 39° 16 4.2 in 3.7 h/day 88%
December 45° 37° 19 5.1 in 2.3 h/day 89%

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Common questions

What is the best month to go to Glasgow?
The best time to visit Glasgow is generally April to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 60°F (16°C), with rain on about 16 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
When is Glasgow at its hottest?
July, averaging 65°F (18°C) by day and 52°F (11°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 83°F (29°C).
Are nights cold in Glasgow?
By about 6°C on an average day - a narrower day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In July that means 65°F (18°C) down to 52°F (11°C).
What should I pack for Glasgow?
It depends on the month: July runs to 65°F (18°C) while January holds at 43°F (6°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
Which month is coolest in Glasgow?
January, with highs of 43°F (6°C) and lows near 35°F (1°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 16°F (-9°C).
Which month is wettest in Glasgow?
December, at 5.1 inches (131 mm) over about 19 days. April is the driest month, at 2.4 inches (60 mm).
How often does it rain in Glasgow?
About 193 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 50.3 inches (1276 mm). That works out at roughly 6.6 mm on an average wet day.
Does it snow in Glasgow?
Yes - about 7 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through April.