Glasgow weather in January

January in Glasgow: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Glasgow · #482 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 49/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Glasgow climate normals — January

Daytime high6°C / 43°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)2°C / 36°F
Rainfall94 mm / 3.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity88%💦 very humid
Dew point3°C / 37°F
Sunshine3.1 h/day
Daylight7.7 h
Wind22 km/h / 14 mph
Snowfall4.6 cm / 1.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)27🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Where is Glasgow?

Loading map…

Glasgow in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Glasgow?
January in Glasgow: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Glasgow on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
What is the weather like in Glasgow in January?
In January, Glasgow averages a daily high of 6.1°C and a low of 1.5°C, with about 94 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Glasgow in January?
Glasgow has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in January.
Does it snow in Glasgow in January?
Glasgow sees roughly 4.6 cm of snowfall in January.

Other months in Glasgow

Warmer or cooler than Glasgow in January

Similar destinations in Northern EuropeJanuary