What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Glasgow in August?

In August, Edinburgh averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 70 mm of rain; Glasgow averages 19°C high / 11°C low with about 105 mm.

Edinburgh vs Glasgow in August

Edinburgh is the better pick in August — 87 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Glasgow is nice, rainy, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Glasgow — August climate, side by side

	Edinburgh	Glasgow
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	18°C	17°C
Avg high / low	19° / 12°	19° / 11°
Rainfall	70 mm	105 mm
Rainy days	11	17
Humidity	81%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	31	29

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Edinburgh vs Glasgow in August — FAQ

Is August better in Edinburgh or Glasgow?: Edinburgh is the better pick in August — 87 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Glasgow is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Glasgow in August?: In August, Edinburgh averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 70 mm of rain; Glasgow averages 19°C high / 11°C low with about 105 mm.