Month guide · Glasgow · United Kingdom
Glasgow in August
What August is really like in Glasgow: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Glasgow. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 15 hours of daylight. Mild and changeable; hotels can be busy when the Edinburgh festivals draw visitors who stay in Glasgow.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Glasgow: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with July (19°C (66°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:49
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:55
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
Summer (June–August). Light until late evening and the warmest weather, though rarely hot; festivals, outdoor concerts and the busiest, highest-priced hotels.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- World Pipe Band Championships on Glasgow Green (usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · East End
The Barras
Glasgow's long-running weekend market around Gallowgate sells second-hand goods, bric-a-brac and street food, with the neon sign of the Barrowland Ballroom above.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- History
Museum · West End
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Time your visit for one of the organ recitals in the centre hall, which are usually held in the early afternoon.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Art
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Museum · Partick
Riverside Museum
Zaha Hadid's zigzag-roofed building on the Clyde houses Glasgow's transport museum: trams, locomotives, a wall of vintage cars and a recreated cobbled street of old shops.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- History
Museum · Pollok Country Park
Burrell Collection
Take the train to Pollokshaws West and walk through Pollok Country Park, stopping to see the Highland cattle on the way.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 11°C and 13 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Glasgow?
One of the best months to visit Glasgow, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–July and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Glasgow?
It is one of the best months to visit Glasgow. Mild and changeable; hotels can be busy when the Edinburgh festivals draw visitors who stay in Glasgow.
+How warm is Glasgow in August?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Glasgow in August?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.