Glasgow, United Kingdom Weather
Glasgow hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 20°F (-7°C) is about 44°F (24°C) below the typical August high of 64°F (18°C).
Current conditions in detail
Glasgow weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Glasgow looks blowing snow, with a high of 27° and an overnight low of 20°. There is a 73% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 32 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (moderate).
Glasgow 14-day forecast
About the weather in Glasgow
Glasgow has a oceanic climate, marked by mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average daytime highs range from about 43°F (6°C) in January to around 65°F (18°C) in July, and the city records roughly 193 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Glasgow weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 65°F (18°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 43°F (6°C)
- Record high: 83°F (29°C) · Record low: 16°F (-9°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: December (19 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (9.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 7 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 65°F (18°C) and overnight lows stay near 52°F (11°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 43°F (6°C) and lows around 35°F (1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 83°F (29°C) and dropped as low as 16°F (-9°C).
Rain, sun and snow
December is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.1 inches (131 mm) of rain over 19 days, while April is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 9.9 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 7 days in a typical year, mostly from December through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Glasgow is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (12°C) and nights around 40°F (4°C); expect showers on roughly 42 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Glasgow stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 51°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 53 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Glasgow is mild, with daytime highs averaging 54°F (12°C) and nights around 44°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 47 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Glasgow is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 44°F (7°C) and nights around 35°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 52 days across the season, plus around 5 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Glasgow by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |