Weather in Glasgow in May
In an average May, Glasgow sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 10°C to 19°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 3°C to 10°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
26°C
2017-05-26
Lowest
4°C
1993-05-14
Low
Highest
15°C
2017-05-27
Lowest
-2°C
2012-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
26°C
2017-05-26
Lowest
-7°C
1981-05-05
Humidity
Highest
12.4 g/m³
2017-05-27
Lowest
3.6 g/m³
1981-05-01
Wind
Highest
55 km/h
2011-05-23
Lowest
3 km/h
2023-05-21
Gust
Highest
128 km/h
2011-05-23
Lowest
11 km/h
2023-05-21
Precip
Wettest
187 mm
1986
Driest
15 mm
1991
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