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Glasgow
Visit in May — score 59/100 · avg high 60°F · 15 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 39° | 43° | 35° | 17 | 101 | 7.3h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 19 | 40° | 45° | 35° | 19 | 129 | 9.3h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 32 | 42° | 48° | 36° | 18 | 91 | 11.4h | Low | Below avg |
| April | 49 | 46° | 53° | 38° | 14 | 59 | 13.9h | Low | Below avg |
| May | 59 | 53° | 60° | 45° | 15 | 75 | 16.0h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 52 | 57° | 64° | 50° | 19 | 94 | 17.3h | High | Above avg |
| July | 50 | 59° | 65° | 53° | 19 | 105 | 16.7h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 46 | 58° | 64° | 52° | 20 | 124 | 14.8h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 44 | 55° | 61° | 49° | 18 | 108 | 12.4h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 33 | 50° | 55° | 45° | 18 | 129 | 10.1h | Low | Below avg |
| November | 25 | 43° | 48° | 38° | 17 | 103 | 7.9h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 18 | 41° | 45° | 37° | 19 | 118 | 6.7h | Low | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 47/100
- High
- 54°F
- Low
- 40°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Glasgow (March, April, May) brings average highs of 54°F and lows of 40°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 59/100.
Summer
- Score
- 50/100
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Glasgow (June, July, August) brings average highs of 64°F and lows of 52°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 50/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 52/100.
Fall
- Score
- 34/100
- High
- 54°F
- Low
- 44°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Glasgow (September, October, November) brings average highs of 54°F and lows of 44°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 34/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 44/100.
Winter
- Score
- 19/100
- High
- 44°F
- Low
- 35°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- low
Winter in Glasgow (December, January, February) brings average highs of 44°F and lows of 35°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect low tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 19/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 20/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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