The warmest month of the year.
July in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Glasgow.
Typical rainfall for the year.
Long daylight hours.
Usually calmer than most months.
UV runs high compared with most months.
Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for July.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
16.9 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 6
- Typical sun hours
- 03:55 - 20:48
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 20 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 76%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
81%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through July in Glasgow. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Day 15 selected for July. Temperature 17.2°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in July
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in July.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 23% of days (7.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~23% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 22% of days (6.9 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~22% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~75km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Strong gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~76km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 8% of days (2.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~24mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~96% (P95)
Why this matters
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
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Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.5 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.5 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~19mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 81% of days (25.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
25.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~81% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~25 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 74% of days (22.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
22.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~74% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~14mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~23 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 63% of days (19.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
19.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~63% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~19 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 58% of days (18.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
18.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~58% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~91% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~18 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 52% of days (16.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
16.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~52% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~16 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 48% of days (14.7 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
14.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~48% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~15 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 39% of days (12.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
12.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~39% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~61km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~12 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 18% of days (5.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~18% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~6 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~96 (P95)
Why this matters
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~27km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Breezy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is July a good time to visit Glasgow?
Typical July days in Glasgow reach highs of 18°C (64°F) with nights around 11°C (52°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. Overall, July sits in the middle of the Glasgow climate range.
What are temperatures like in July?
In July, you can usually expect highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows near 11°C (52°F). That means mild days and cool nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in July?
Rainfall in July averages 96 mm (3.8 in) across roughly 20 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in July?
You can expect about 17 hours of daylight in July. Sunrise is typically around 03:55 and sunset near 20:48. Very long days give you plenty of daylight for exploring.
How strong is the sun in July?
UV levels are often high (around 6). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in July?
In July, average wind speeds are around 12 km/h (7 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 52 km/h (32 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.