County in Scotland

Greater Glasgow Weather Forecast

Greater Glasgow weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 58°F now🕔 5:29 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 1.2 million

7-day forecast for Greater Glasgow

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light drizzle71° / 58°53% · 0,0 in13 mph4
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast71° / 60°64%13 mph3
Fri, Aug 28🌧️ Rain66° / 59°75% · 0,9 in8 mph5
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Drizzle62° / 58°55% · 0,1 in7 mph2
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Drizzle65° / 53°75% · 0,2 in9 mph5
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Drizzle58° / 54°65% · 0,1 in15 mph4
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Light drizzle62° / 53°51% · 0,1 in9 mph2

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 62° / 58°

Drizzle · 55% rain · wind 7 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌦️ 65° / 53°

Drizzle · 75% rain · wind 9 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing8
Outdoors7.4
Beach day3.4
Swimming1.9
Hiking8.1
Running8.1
Cycling7.8
Camping7.3
Fishing9
Photography5.9
Stargazing4.7
Family time7.4
Driving7.4
Flying out7.3

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 58°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Greater Glasgow?

June, July and August 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 5:29 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 August 26, 2026 at 5:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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