The climate in Glasgow during October can be summarized as cool and dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Glasgow and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 14.8°C 58.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 0.4°C 32.8°F |
| Average temperature | 7.6°C 45.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 15 mm 0.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 10.6°C 51°F |
| Humidity | 60% |
| Windspeed | 18kph 11 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Glasgow with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 28.9°C 84°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 7mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -7.1°C 19.2°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 55mm 2.2ins |