Climate normals · 1970–2000
Glasgow Climate
Glasgow is a city in United Kingdom (SCT) with a population of about 626,410. Its average annual temperature is 8.8°C (48°F), with roughly 1190 mm of rain per year.
8.8°C
Avg Temp
1190
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Glasgow Climate
Glasgow has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F) and receives about 1190 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
8.8°C
Avg Temp
1190
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 39° | 139 mm |
| February | 4° / 39° | 97 mm |
| March | 6° / 42° | 106 mm |
| April | 7° / 45° | 60 mm |
| May | 11° / 51° | 64 mm |
| June | 13° / 56° | 62 mm |
| July | 15° / 59° | 70 mm |
| August | 15° / 58° | 85 mm |
| September | 12° / 54° | 115 mm |
| October | 9° / 49° | 133 mm |
| November | 6° / 43° | 131 mm |
| December | 4° / 40° | 128 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Glasgow
The most comfortable months to visit Glasgow are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 19°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Glasgow are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Glasgow, United Kingdom has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C and about 1190 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Glasgow average about 19°C (66°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.