- Rain mm/yr
- 1,372
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, weather-atlas.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Summer months (June–August) offer cool, mild weather with 16–18 hours of daylight but expect frequent rain and changeable conditions; ideal for outdoor exploration with proper waterproofs
- Winter (December–February) brings short daylight (7–9 hours), high humidity, frequent rain, and wind; snow is unlikely in the city centre, though nearby hills may see accumulation
- April and May offer a sweet spot: drier weather, rising temperatures (7–13°C (45–55°F)), and longer days without summer crowds
- Glasgow is the UK's rainiest city; expect rain on ~170 days per year but showers are often brief; carry an umbrella year-round
- Wind is frequent, especially October–February, and can make temperatures feel significantly colder than the thermometer reads
Peak Cold
- Average Low Celsius
- 1
- Average High Celsius
- 4
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 34
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 39
- Note
- Wind and humidity intensify the feeling of cold; record low is -15.3°C (4°F) in January 1982
Months
- January
Peak Warmth
- Average Low Celsius
- 10
- Average High Celsius
- 18
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 50
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 64
Months
- July
Rainfall
- Annual Total Mm
- 1372
- Driest Month Average Mm
- 70
- Wettest Month Average Mm
- 145
- Note
- Precipitation occurs year-round; Glasgow is one of the UK's rainiest cities
Driest Months
- April
- May
Wettest Months
- October
- December
- January
Snowfall
- Likelihood
- Rare but possible
- Potential Season
- November through April
- Average Annual Snowfall Mm
- 127
- Note
- Snow is infrequent and typically does not persist; maritime climate and proximity to the Atlantic provide some protection from heavy snow
Peak Snow Months
- January
- February
Best Months
Best Months
- June
- July
- August
- September
Worst Months
Worst Months
- December
- January
- February
Climate Classification
Temperate oceanic (marine west coast), mild year-round with abundant rainfall
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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