Glasgow Weather in August

What's the weather like in Glasgow (Scotland) in August 2024?

The climate in Glasgow during August can be summarized as mild and damp.

August is in the summer in Glasgow and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

Glasgow weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.1°C 64.5°F
Nightly temperature 10.4°C 50.6°F
Average temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 106 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 14.7°C 58.4°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Glasgow with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Glasgow

Glasgow average temperature in August

August rainfall

Glasgow average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Glasgow average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Glasgow in August 2024.

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Glasgow weather stats

Glasgow weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.2°C 64.8°F
Driest month: April 64mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.2°C 41.4°F
Wettest month: October 135mm 5.3ins
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