Glasgow weather and climate
Glasgow weather and climate
Day
16 °C
Night
9 °C
Sea
14 °C
Precipitation
110 mm
in month
Rainy days
14 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
4 hours
average
Humidity
86 %
Day
16 °C
Night
9 °C
Sea
14 °C
Precipitation
110 mm
in month
Rainy days
14 days
in month
Daylight
13 hours
average
Sunshine
4 hours
average
Humidity
86 %
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Weather overview for Glasgow
Weather overview
Glasgow (United Kingdom) is a place with a mild climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) in January to 18.9 °C (66.0 °F) in July. Temperatures during the night go from 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) in January to 11.1 °C (52.0 °F) in July. The least rainy month in Glasgow is May with its 12 days of rain, the rainiest month is January, when it rains 17 days.
January weather
The sea temperature continues to descent, with its value being 7.4 °C (45.2 °F) in Glasgow, while the minimum of the day temperature can be noticed, its value is 6.8 °C (44.2 °F). The maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed, with its value being 17 days, while the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, its value is 136 mm (5.34 in). The minimum of the night temperature can be noticed, with its value being 1.3 °C (34.3 °F). The maximum of the wind speed can be noticed, the value of this measure is 4.4.
February weather
The day temperature starts to rise in Glasgow, while the sea temperature reaches its minimum, its value is 6.7 °C (44.0 °F). The number of rainy days starts to descent, its value is 15 days, and the beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed too, with its value of 98 mm (3.87 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed, with its value being 2 hours.
March weather
The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, the value of this measure is 15 days in Glasgow, while the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed, its value is 104 mm (4.09 in). The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F), while the beginning of the rise of the night temperature could be noticed. The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value being 3 hours.
April weather
The day temperature continues to rise, the value of this measure is 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) in Glasgow, while the sea temperature starts to rise in this month. The number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 12 days, while the rainfall amount is on its minimum, with its value of 61 mm (2.39 in). The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 3.9 °C (39.0 °F). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 5 hours.
May weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 14.7 °C (58.5 °F) in Glasgow, and the sea temperature continues to rise too, the value of this measure is 10.1 °C (50.1 °F). The number of rainy days is on its minimum, its value is 12 days, while the rainfall amount starts to rise, its value is 69 mm (2.73 in). The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 6.4 °C (43.5 °F). The minimum of the humidity can be noticed, the value of this measure is 77 %.
June weather
The sea temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) in Glasgow, and the day temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, its value is 17.1 °C (62.8 °F). The rise of the night temperature can be observed, with its value being 9.2 °C (48.6 °F). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable in June. The maximum of the day length can be noticed in this month. The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, its value is 13 days.
July weather
The day temperature reaches its maximum in Glasgow, while the sea temperature continues to rise, the value of this measure is 14.6 °C (58.2 °F). The tourist season is about to start. The rainfall amount rise's start could be observed in this month. The maximum of the night temperature is observable, with its value being 11.1 °C (52.0 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent in July.
August weather
The sea temperature reaches its maximum in Glasgow. The tourist season is taking place. The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value of 14 days, while the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 93 mm (3.67 in). The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 5 hours.
September weather
The sea temperature descent's start could be observed, its value is 13.9 °C (57.0 °F) in Glasgow, and the day temperature descent's start could be observed as well, the value of this measure is 16.1 °C (61.0 °F). The rainfall amount continues to rise, its value is 110 mm (4.33 in). The night temperature descent's start could be observed, with its value of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 4 hours.
October weather
The sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 12.3 °C (54.1 °F) in Glasgow, and the day temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, its value is 12.9 °C (55.2 °F). The number of rainy days starts to rise, with its value of 16 days, while the rainfall amount reaches its maximum, its value is 144 mm (5.66 in). The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, its value is 3 hours. The night temperature continues to descent, its value is 6.3 °C (43.3 °F).
November weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 9.4 °C (48.9 °F) in Glasgow, and the sea temperature continues to descent too, the value of this measure is 10.5 °C (50.8 °F). The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, its value is 127 mm (5.01 in). The night temperature continues to descent, with its value of 3.5 °C (38.3 °F). The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 2 hours.
December weather
The sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month in Glasgow, and the day temperature continues to descent too, the value of this measure is 6.9 °C (44.4 °F). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month. The minimum of the day length is observable, its value is 7 hours. The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, the value of this measure is 1 hours.
FAQs
How many sunny hours can I expect in May in Glasgow?
There is an average length of sunshine of 5 hours per day in May in Glasgow.
Is June part of the wet season in Glasgow?
No, there is no wet season in Glasgow in June - you can expect 13 days of rain during the month.
What is the sea temperature in Glasgow in July?
In Glasgow in July expect the sea to be warm at 14.6 °C (58.2 °F). This is a sea temperature for resilient people only, most people won't enjoy swimming in such cold water or will have to use a wetsuit for water activities.
What is the temperature in Glasgow during the day in August?
The average daily temperature in Glasgow in August is 18.5 °C (65.3 °F). Nice temperature for walking around the city or on the beach, but you will probably get cold soon when wearing a swimsuit. When walking around all day, people used to cold conditions, pull out their shorts and get rid of their sweaters. On some days, when spending time in the direct sun, sunscreen can be useful, especially for people with more sensitive skin.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in Glasgow in September?
In September in Glasgow, we can expect 14 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 3.3 days of the week, or in general - 48 % days.
Is October a good month to visit Glasgow?
Glasgow can be visited in October - the weather will be moderate. A relatively low temperature of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The temperature of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.