When is the best time to go to Glasgow

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Glasgow, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Glasgow weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Glasgow are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Glasgow January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 129mm 1.5hrs 9.2hrs

The weather in January in Glasgow is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Glasgow for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Glasgow and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Glasgow with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Glasgow February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 84mm 2.5hrs 10.9hrs

February in Glasgow is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Glasgow.

February is in the winter in Glasgow and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Glasgow with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Glasgow March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 106mm 3.3hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Glasgow is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Glasgow for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Glasgow and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest 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 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Glasgow April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 64mm 5.1hrs 15.5hrs

Glasgow's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Glasgow, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Glasgow and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Glasgow with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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May

Glasgow May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 78mm 6hrs 17.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Glasgow and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Glasgow, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Glasgow and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Glasgow with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Glasgow weather in May »

June

Glasgow June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 73mm 6.3hrs 9.2hrs

June in Glasgow is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Glasgow, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Glasgow and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Glasgow with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Glasgow July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 79mm 5.8hrs 10.9hrs

July in Glasgow is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Glasgow, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Glasgow and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Glasgow with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Glasgow weather in July »

August

Glasgow August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 106mm 5.1hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Glasgow is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Glasgow, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Glasgow and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th 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.

Glasgow weather in August »

September

Glasgow September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 132mm 3.9hrs 15.5hrs

Glasgow's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Glasgow.

September is in the fall / autumn in Glasgow and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Glasgow with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Glasgow weather in September »

October

Glasgow October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 135mm 2.9hrs 17.8hrs

October is a wet month in Glasgow and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Glasgow for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Glasgow and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Glasgow with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Glasgow weather in October »

November

Glasgow November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 132mm 2.1hrs 9.2hrs

The climate in Glasgow during November can be summarized as cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Glasgow for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Glasgow and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Glasgow with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Glasgow weather in November »

December

Glasgow December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 125mm 1.4hrs 10.9hrs

December in Glasgow is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Glasgow for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Glasgow and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Glasgow with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Glasgow weather in December »

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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
Warmest sea: August 14.7°C 58.5°F
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