Glasgow Weather Forecast
Glasgow weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Glasgow?
Possibly - there is a 24% chance in Glasgow today.
A 24% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (1,5 in against a typical 1,0 in).
16-day forecast for Glasgow
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 52° | 24% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 72° / 58° | 55% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 60° | 62% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Rain | 66° / 59° | 68% · 0,8 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 58° | 62% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 53° | 80% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 54° | 63% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 53° | 57% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 49° | 72% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 52° | 62% · 0,6 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 53° | 64% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 55° | 67% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 53° | 56% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 58° | 53% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 55° | 47% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
What this means for Glasgow
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month.
A 24% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 54°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 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 58°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 83% and wind is 10 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 11:59 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 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
