August · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Glasgow in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Glasgow in August
Average temperature 15°C, 138 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.2/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 138 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Glasgow scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 138 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Glasgow's Victorian grid holds Kelvingrove's collections, Merchant City murals, and a live-music scene that runs past midnight.
August in Glasgow — reliably good (4th best month)
August averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 138 mm — wet for this destination — but about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Glasgow in August?
- In August, Glasgow averages 15°C, 138 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Glasgow?
- August earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Glasgow in August?
- Expect about 138 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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