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Glasgow in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Glasgow in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Glasgow in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Glasgow in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +64°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 109 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
109 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Glasgow has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Glasgow in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Glasgow for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +66°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +45°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +66°F.

Is Glasgow warm or cold in August?

Glasgow is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Glasgow, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Glasgow in August

Glasgow weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+66°F+64°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+36°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+82°F+82°F
Rainfall
88 mm109 mm101 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
78%80%82%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
212
Cloudy days
889
Rainy days
202119
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +64°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 88 mm to 109 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in July to 1 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Glasgow in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Glasgow is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Glasgow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 79 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Glasgow wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 133 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 60% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Glasgow?

This is the weather in Glasgow in August 2023:
1 August
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+64°F
2 August
🌧️
+64°F
3 August
☁️
+68°F
4 August
☁️
+64°F
5 August
🌧️
+62°F
6 August
☁️
+66°F
7 August
☁️
+64°F
8 August
☀️
+64°F
9 August
☁️
+63°F
10 August
☁️
+74°F
11 August
☁️
+70°F
12 August
🌧️
+68°F
13 August
🌧️
+66°F
14 August
☁️
+71°F
15 August
☁️
+69°F
16 August
☁️
+67°F
17 August
☁️
+70°F
18 August
☁️
+66°F
19 August
🌧️
+67°F
20 August
☁️
+69°F
21 August
☁️
+70°F
22 August
🌧️
+65°F
23 August
☁️
+64°F
24 August
🌧️
+64°F
25 August
🌧️
+61°F
26 August
🌧️
+65°F
27 August
☁️
+62°F
28 August
☁️
+62°F
29 August
🌧️
+60°F
30 August
☁️
+64°F
31 August
☁️
+66°F
In August 2023 Glasgow had 1 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Glasgow climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Glasgow in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+56°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 882 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1696 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Glasgow in August:

Is August a good time to visit Glasgow?

It’s always a good time to visit Glasgow, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Glasgow in August?

August has mild temperatures in Glasgow. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Glasgow rainy in August?

Glasgow is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Glasgow in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Glasgow in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Glasgow

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Glasgow, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.