Glasgow weather in October
October in Glasgow: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Glasgow · #496 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Glasgow climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Glasgow?
- October in Glasgow: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Glasgow on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Glasgow in October?
- In October, Glasgow averages a daily high of 11.9°C and a low of 7.1°C, with about 149.8 mm of rain over roughly 20.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Glasgow in October?
- Glasgow has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in October.