December · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Glasgow in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Glasgow in December
Average temperature 5°C, 144 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 144 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Glasgow scores 3.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 144 mm of rain, and roughly 4 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.
December in Glasgow: expect compromises
December averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 144 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 5.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Glasgow in December?
- In December, Glasgow averages 5°C, 144 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Glasgow?
- December earns a 3.1/10 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 December?
- Expect about 144 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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