Month guide · Glasgow · United Kingdom
Glasgow in October
What October 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
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Wetter and windier, with clocks going back at the end of the month; good autumn colour in Pollok Country Park.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Glasgow: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 16 of its 31 days. Compared with September (16°C (61°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 9°C (48°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:48
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:17
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). Autumn colour and quieter museums in September, turning wet, windy and dark by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Glasgow, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Townhead
Glasgow Necropolis
This Victorian garden cemetery covers a hill east of the cathedral with some 3,500 monuments to the merchants and industrialists who built the city, topped by a column to the reformer John Knox.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Park · Southside
Pollok Country Park
The Highland cattle field near the stables is the easiest place for children to see the shaggy cows up close.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Architecture · City Centre
George Square and the City Chambers
George Square is the city's civic centre, lined with statues of Robert Burns, Walter Scott and James Watt.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Architecture · City Centre
Mackintosh at the Willow
Book a table for afternoon tea in the Salon de Luxe if you want the most elaborate Mackintosh room.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Food
- Couples
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 6°C and 16 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 October a good time to visit Glasgow?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Glasgow in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Glasgow?
It is a shoulder-season month. Wetter and windier, with clocks going back at the end of the month; good autumn colour in Pollok Country Park.
+How warm is Glasgow in October?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Glasgow in October?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.