Greater Glasgow Weather Forecast
Greater Glasgow weather: 60°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Greater Glasgow is a county in Scotland. Greater Glasgow is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 1.2 million.
Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Greater Glasgow with overcast. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 53°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Greater Glasgow is June and July. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 187 mi away. Nearby highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Loch Ness and Lake District National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is 7°F above the 55°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Greater Glasgow today at 8.5/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Greater Glasgow
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Greater Glasgow right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:43 AM, Oct 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Greater Glasgow
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 53° | 100% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 49° | 32% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 43° | 69% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌧️ Rain | 53° / 37° | 88% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌧️ Rain | 56° / 49° | 98% · 0,3 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 47° | 74% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 48° | 75% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 60° / 53° | 69% · 0,4 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 59° / 50° | 73% · 0,3 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 49° | 54% · 0,3 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 46° | 56% | 15 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 49° | 49% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 48° | 45% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 45° | 44% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 47° | — · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Greater Glasgow month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 34° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 45° | 37° | 4,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 38° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 40° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 63° | 47° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 63° | 51° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 67° | 53° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 53° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 60° | 49° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 55° | 46° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 48° | 38° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 38° | 6,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Greater Glasgow
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Air quality and pollen in Greater Glasgow
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Greater Glasgow
Go in June and July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Greater Glasgow
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Greater Glasgow?
Greater Glasgow is a county in Scotland. Its coordinates are 55.8642, -4.2518. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Greater Glasgow right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 16 mph.
When is the best time to visit Greater Glasgow?
June and July offer the most comfortable conditions in Greater Glasgow, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Greater Glasgow in?
Greater Glasgow observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:43 AM.
How many people live in Greater Glasgow?
Greater Glasgow has a population of approximately 1.2 million.
What is the nearest airport to Greater Glasgow?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 187 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Greater Glasgow?
Popular options include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Loch Ness, Lake District National Park, Isle of Skye and Snowdonia National Park.
What places are in Greater Glasgow?
Greater Glasgow covers 1 places in this atlas, including Glasgow.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 5, 2026 at 10:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
