Best time to visit Glasgow

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When is the best time to visit Glasgow?

The best time to visit Glasgow is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Glasgow5
    Jan
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Glasgow6
    Feb
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Glasgow8
    Mar
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Glasgow11
    Apr
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Glasgow14
    May
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Glasgow17
    Jun
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Glasgow18
    Jul
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Glasgow18
    Aug
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Glasgow15
    Sep
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Glasgow12
    Oct
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Glasgow8
    Nov
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Glasgow6
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Glasgow?

The hottest time of year in Glasgow is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 18°C.

Which month has the most rain in Glasgow?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Glasgow with 135mm on average. There are normally 20 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Glasgow?

The sunniest time of year in Glasgow is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 34% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Scotland (Glasgow) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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