Glasgow · August
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 64°F, low 52°F. Humidity averages 82% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 23 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
64° / 52°F
Humidity
82%
Rain days
23/mo
Wind
12 mph
What August feels like in Glasgow
Sunrise
05:50
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:50
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Glasgow in August
The kit for August in Glasgow: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
August vs the surrounding months
vs July
-1° avg high
+2 rain days
Glasgow in July →
August
64°F avg high
23 rain days
Best: morning
vs September
+3° avg high
+5 rain days
Glasgow in September →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Glasgow in August?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Glasgow in August?+
Average high 64°F, average low 52°F.
How does August compare to surrounding months in Glasgow?+
Compared to July (avg high 65°F), August is cooler. Compared to September (avg high 61°F), August is warmer.
Does it rain often in Glasgow in August?+
Expect about 23 measurable rain days in August, on average.