Our verdict
The best time to visit Glasgow is April-June
The warmest month of the year in Glasgow is July, where the average temperature gets to around 17℃ (62℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 19℃ (67℉) on the hottest days in summer. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Glasgow is around -2℃ (29℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Glasgow, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around June. The wet season in Glasgow falls around December, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in April instead.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Glasgow, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Glasgow seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Glasgow as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Glasgow is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Glasgow
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Glasgow for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Glasgow climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Glasgow for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Glasgow in January
- Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 19 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Glasgow in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Glasgow in February
- Average temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 70mm (3") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Glasgow in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Glasgow in March
- Average temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 18 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Glasgow in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Glasgow in April
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 17 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Glasgow in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Glasgow in May
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Glasgow in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Glasgow in June
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Glasgow in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Glasgow in July
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 70mm (3") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Glasgow in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Glasgow in August
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 78mm (3") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Glasgow in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Glasgow in September
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Glasgow in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Glasgow in October
- Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Glasgow in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Glasgow in November
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 19 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Glasgow in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Glasgow in December
- Average temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 79mm (3") over 21 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Glasgow in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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