Despite being on the same latitude as Moscow and northern parts of Canada, Glasgow has a significantly more moderate climate.
Glasgow benefits from a mild south-western position; the Gulf Stream currents flow up the Clyde estuary from the Atlantic warming the area. Glasgow also lies in the path of a prevailing south-westerly wind and is sheltered by the surrounding Clyde Valley hills.
All of this acts to keep the city fairly humid throughout the year. As a result, Glasgow enjoys a very stable climate with relatively warm summers and quite mild winters. The temperature in Glasgow is often milder than that in the rest of Scotland.
The seasons
Winter in Glasgow typically lasts from November to February, with average temperatures ranging from 2°C to 7°C. It is generally overcast and wet during this time, with occasional snowfall and freezing temperatures. However, snow is relatively uncommon in Glasgow, with the city receiving only a few days of snow per year on average.
Spring in Glasgow, from March to May, is a period of transition, with temperatures gradually increasing and the weather becoming more settled. Average temperatures during this time range from 7°C to 13°C, with occasional sunny days interspersed with periods of rain and wind.
Summer in Glasgow lasts from June to August, with average temperatures ranging from 14°C to 19°C. While summer temperatures can be relatively mild, the city experiences a high degree of rainfall during this period, with occasional thunderstorms and heavy showers.
Autumn in Glasgow, from September to November, sees a gradual cooling of temperatures and an increase in rainfall. Average temperatures during this time range from 9°C to 14°C, with the weather becoming increasingly overcast and windy.
Glasgow is known with those who have lived there to be able to produce all 4 seasons in one day. So as a general piece of advice, make sure you are suitably equipped with clothing. And when it rains in Glasgow, there is almost always wind to accompany it – umbrellas frequently break.