City in Greater Glasgow

Glasgow Weather Forecast

Glasgow weather: 54°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 54°F now🕔 5:18 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 635.000

Glasgow weather in May

63°
average high · low 47°F
★★★★
ranked #4 of 12 months

A good month to visit Glasgow.

Average high63°F
Average low47°F
Mean55°F
Rainfall3,7 in

May runs 37°F warmer than the annual average in Glasgow.

Compare with April or June.

Weather map for Glasgow

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Climate in Glasgow month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January42°34°3,5 in★★☆☆☆
February45°37°4,1 in★★☆☆☆
March50°38°3,6 in★★★☆☆
April55°40°3,4 in★★★☆☆
May63°47°3,7 in★★★★
June63°51°4,0 in★★★★
July67°53°3,1 in★★★★
August65°53°4,3 in★★★★
September61°49°4,2 in★★★★
October55°46°4,9 in★★★☆☆
November48°38°3,9 in★★★☆☆
December46°38°6,0 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Best time to visit Glasgow

Go in June, July and August. 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.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 4 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.

How Glasgow compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Glasgow.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Edinburgh Castle41 mi50°Fabout the same40 in
Old Town41 mi50°Fabout the same39 in
Old and New Towns of Edinburgh42 mi50°Fabout the same39 in
Lothian42 mi50°Fabout the same39 in
Edinburgh42 mi50°Fabout the same39 in

See the Glasgow forecast by time range

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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 54°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 88% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Glasgow?

June, July and August 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 5:18 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 23, 2026 at 5:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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