Glasgow (Glasgow) weather (2024)

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What is the coldest month in Glasgow? ›

Glasgow snow

Average temperatures in winter are around 3°C but that can reach as freezing as -8°C at night during the coldest month of the year (December).

Do Scottish Cities Get Snow? It is generally rare that snow will fall and stick in Scottish cities like Edinburgh. Positioned on the West Coast of Scotland, it is also highly unlikely that Glasgow will receive snow at all throughout the year.

The best time to visit Glasgow is undoubtedly during the summer months (June to August) when the days are longest and there's a decent chance of some fine weather. Spring (April to May) and fall (September to October) can also be fine periods for travel.

The warmest months are July and August, although the days can still vary a lot in temperature. One day it could be 25ºC with incredible sun and the next it will be 15ºC, cloudy and raining... seriously, always bring your waterproof clothing!

Is Glasgow warmer than Edinburgh? The two cities are only 42 miles apart so any temperature difference may depend on the direction of the wind on any given day, over the year Glasgow is fractionally warmer but it has significantly more rainfall than Edinburgh.

London average temperatures range from a low of 6, to a high of 12, Glasgow and Edinburgh from a low of 3 to a high of 9, the mountains from a low of -10, to a high of -5.

December, January and February are the wettest months of the year, though can be sunny if not warm.

This “rain shadow” is responsible for bringing drier weather to much of eastern Scotland. And as a result, Edinburgh receives only about half the rainfall of Glasgow.

How many days in Glasgow is enough? ›

Glasgow in a day is barely enough to scratch the surface and there is a lot more to do and see all across the city. If you can, I highly recommend spending at least 2-3 days in Glasgow to visit more of Glasgow's fantastic museums and parks and explore further off the beaten track.

If you're looking for high-end designer brands, antiques, or souvenirs Edinburgh is the city for you. But on all other accounts, Glasgow is better than Edinburgh for shopping! If you prefer independent boutiques and vintage stores, Glasgow is more your speed.

In our warmest months, our average temperature sits around 18°C (around 64°F), and in our coldest months, it's around 0°C (around 32°F). Scotland is often at the mercy of the low-pressure systems coming in from the Atlantic ocean. This means it's generally cloudier, rainier, and windier than in England.

September is the wettest month in Scotland, and temperatures decrease a little. Despite the schools returning, this is still a busy time of year to travel.

London average temperatures range from a low of 6, to a high of 12, Glasgow and Edinburgh from a low of 3 to a high of 9, the mountains from a low of -10, to a high of -5.

Moscow has a more continental climate, which means colder winters and warmer summers compared to cities like Riga, Copenhagen, Dublin and Glasgow, all located along similar latitudes, yet all the other cities apart from Moscow are located next to sea, which influences the weather a lot.

December, January and February are generally the coldest months in Scotland, with the average maximum temperature usually around 6°C (43°F). The average number of days with snow falling in Scotland ranges from 10-20 days. However, the peaks and mountains of the Highlands experience around 40 days of falling snow.

Scotland occupies the cooler northern section of Great Britain, so temperatures are generally lower than in the rest of the British Isles, with the coldest ever UK temperature of −27.2 °C (−17.0 °F) recorded at Braemar in the Grampian Mountains, on 10 January 1982 and also at Altnaharra, Highland, on 30 December 1995.