Glasgow weather in December
December in Glasgow: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Glasgow · #519 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 46/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Glasgow climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 132 mm / 5.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 91% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.1 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.3 cm / 2.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Glasgow in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Glasgow?
- December in Glasgow: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Glasgow on SeasonMap's comfort score (46/100).
- What is the weather like in Glasgow in December?
- In December, Glasgow averages a daily high of 6.2°C and a low of 1.9°C, with about 132.3 mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Glasgow in December?
- Glasgow has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.
- Does it snow in Glasgow in December?
- Glasgow sees roughly 5.3 cm of snowfall in December.