Temperatures in October
It's cool in October in Glasgow with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Glasgow in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Glasgow with cool temperatures, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 13°C, with nights close to 8°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Glasgow will be around 13°C, with nights close to 8°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 57% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Glasgow. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Glasgow in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
13°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
15°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
122 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Glasgow. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Glasgow in October
With 20°C, Glasgow hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Glasgow
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Glasgow, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Glasgow
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Glasgow, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Glasgow.
Daily UV Index in October in Glasgow
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Glasgow, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Glasgow Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Glasgow, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Glasgow Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Glasgow, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Glasgow
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Glasgow. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Glasgow by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Glasgow. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
