Greater Glasgow Weather Forecast
Greater Glasgow weather: 52°F, clear. 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 0,6 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu and Fri.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,6 in against a typical 1,0 in).
16-day forecast for Greater Glasgow
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 51° | 0% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 56° | 24% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 51° | 2% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 55° | 20% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 59° | 52% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 72° / 57° | 78% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 51° | 81% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 57° | 53% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 53° | 62% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 53° | 59% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 50° | 47% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 47° | 42% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 50° | 47% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 57° | 61% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Greater Glasgow
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is in line with the 65°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 - 3 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 52°F (11°C) with clear. Humidity is 84% and wind is 1 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 3:29 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 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 August 22, 2026 at 3:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
