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The best time to visit Glasgow

Month-by-month climate averages for Glasgow, Scotland, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Glasgow is usually May, June, July and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.

Glasgow is warmest in June (highs near 18°C) and coldest in January (lows around 1°C), with roughly 1326 mm of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and September.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Glasgow forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Glasgow weather by month

what to expect in Glasgow through the year

Here is Glasgow's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Glasgow by season.

Jan
Cold
Feb
Cool
Mar
Cool
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
18°
10°
Mild
Jul
18°
11°
Mild
Aug
18°
11°
Mild
Wettest
Sep
17°
10°
Mild
Oct
13°
Cool
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Glasgow?
The most comfortable time to visit Glasgow is usually May, June, July and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Glasgow?
June is the warmest month in Glasgow, averaging highs near 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Glasgow?
January is the coldest month in Glasgow, with lows around 1°C.
When is the rainy season in Glasgow?
The wettest month in Glasgow is usually August, out of roughly 1326 mm of precipitation across the year.

Glasgow month by month