Greater Glasgow Weather Forecast
Greater Glasgow weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Greater Glasgow?
No - rain is unlikely in Greater Glasgow today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,3 in against a typical 1,1 in).
16-day forecast for Greater Glasgow
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 49° | 9% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 52° | 67% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 50° | 63% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 49° | 76% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 46° | 76% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light rain | 57° / 46° | 49% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light rain | 59° / 49° | 90% · 0,7 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 55° / 44° | 72% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 44° | 49% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 56° / 50° | 51% · 0,6 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 57° / 46° | 63% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 44° | 57% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 53° | 50% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 52° | 41% | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌥️ Fog | 62° / 54° | — | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
What this means for Greater Glasgow
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 57°F is in line with the 55°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
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 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 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 71% and wind is 9 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 3:19 PM.
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 3, 2026 at 3:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
