Glasgow Weather Forecast
Glasgow weather: 59°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Glasgow is a city in Greater Glasgow. Glasgow is known for Victorian architecture and music venues. It has a population of about 635.000.
Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Glasgow with overcast. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 56°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Glasgow is 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 about average for August. The forecast high of 63°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Glasgow today at 9.1/10. Gusts to 35 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.
Weather in Glasgow right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:24 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Glasgow
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 56° | 100% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 55° | 24% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 56° | 68% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 🌦️ Light rain | 64° / 55° | 82% · 0,9 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 52° | 82% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌧️ Rain | 68° / 55° | 55% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 55° | 24% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 59° | 66% · 0,3 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 56° | 43% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 55° | 39% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 53° | 45% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Light showers | 59° / 50° | 61% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 65° / 56° | 53% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 53° | 51% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
Climate in 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° | 54° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 53° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 61° | 49° | 4,2 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 Glasgow
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Air quality and pollen in 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 Glasgow
Go in 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.
Explore Glasgow
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Glasgow?
Glasgow is a city in Greater Glasgow. Its coordinates are 55.8642, -4.2518. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Glasgow right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Glasgow?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in Glasgow, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Glasgow in?
Glasgow observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:24 PM.
How many people live in Glasgow?
Glasgow has a population of approximately 635.000.
What is the nearest airport to Glasgow?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 187 mi away.
What are the top things to do in 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.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 August 5, 2026 at 8:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
