Season guide · Glasgow · United Kingdom
Glasgow in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Light until late evening and the warmest weather, though rarely hot; festivals, outdoor concerts and the busiest, highest-priced hotels. Expect highs up to 19°C (66°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 36 rainy days across June–August. June–August are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 9°C (48°F) to 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 36
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 18°C (64°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 11 | 17.5 h | 4/5 |
| July | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 12 | 17 h | 4/5 |
| August | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 13 | 15 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 19°C (66°F) against a yearly 13°C (55°F), and 36 of the year's roughly 160 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: West End Festival — music, parades and events around Byres Road (usually June)
- July: TRNSMT music festival on Glasgow Green (usually July)
- August: World Pipe Band Championships on Glasgow Green (usually August)
Good choices for summer
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
Museum · West End
University of Glasgow and the Hunterian
The university's Gothic Revival main building on Gilmorehill has vaulted cloisters and a landmark tower.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
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
Day trips in summer
- Edinburgh (About 50 minutes by train) — Scotland's capital has Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, the National Museum of Scotland and Arthur's Seat.
- Stirling (About 30–45 minutes by train) — Stirling Castle, home to Stuart kings including Mary, Queen of Scots, sits on a volcanic crag above the old town.
What to pack
- Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Glasgow?
Yes: June–August are among the best months. Light until late evening and the warmest weather, though rarely hot; festivals, outdoor concerts and the busiest, highest-priced hotels.
+What is the weather like in Glasgow in summer?
Highs of up to 19°C (66°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 36 rainy days over the season.