Month guide · Glasgow · United Kingdom
Glasgow in February
What February is really like in Glasgow: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Michael D Beckwith, CC0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 9.5 hours of daylight. Still cold with frequent showers; one of the lowest-priced months for hotels outside big concert dates.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 9.5 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Glasgow: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 28 days. Compared with January (7°C (45°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 9°C (48°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:42
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:21
- Daylight
- About 9.5 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold, wet and very short days, but Christmas markets, Hogmanay, Celtic Connections and some of the year's lowest room rates.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Glasgow Film Festival (usually late February to early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · West End
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
At the top of Byres Road, the Botanic Gardens are free to enter and centre on the Kibble Palace, a curved Victorian iron-and-glass house filled with tree ferns and marble statues.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Rainy day
Museum · Pacific Quay
Glasgow Science Centre
Walk across the Bell's Bridge footbridge from the SEC side; it takes about five minutes.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Museum · Southside
Scottish Football Museum at Hampden Park
Inside Hampden Park, Scotland's national stadium, the museum covers the country's role in the early history of the game, with the oldest national cup trophy and memorabilia from Celtic, Rangers and the national team.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Religious site · Townhead
Glasgow Cathedral
Visit the cathedral first, then cross the Bridge of Sighs behind it to the Necropolis for the view back over the roof.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 7°C, lows near 1°C and 13 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Glasgow?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Glasgow in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Glasgow?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cold with frequent showers; one of the lowest-priced months for hotels outside big concert dates.
+How warm is Glasgow in February?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Glasgow in February?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.