Month guide · Glasgow · United Kingdom
Glasgow in September
What September is really like in Glasgow: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Glasgow. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Crowds thin after the summer and autumn colours start; a good time for museums and day trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Glasgow: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with August (19°C (66°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:49
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:35
- Daylight
- About 12.6 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, September rates 3 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 September
- Doors Open Days — free access to normally closed buildings (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · City Centre
Gallery of Modern Art
Photograph the cone-topped Duke of Wellington statue, then explore the café-lined lanes around Royal Exchange Square.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
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
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 9°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.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Glasgow?
It is one of the best months to visit Glasgow. Crowds thin after the summer and autumn colours start; a good time for museums and day trips.
+How warm is Glasgow in September?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Glasgow in September?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.