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 high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 94 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.7 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.6 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.
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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.