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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Public Journal weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

☀️18°C
Clear skyBailliestonFeels like 18° · Wind 4 km/h · Humidity 59%
UV 5 ModerateSunrise 05:01Sunset 21:45
Today☁️23°13°💧0%
Tue23°13°💧0%
Wed☁️22°13°💧14%
Thu☁️20°14°💧10%
Fri☁️20°13°💧24%
Sat🌦️16°13°💧64%
Sun☁️19°13°💧42%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

According to the live forecast above, today in Baillieston brings a largely overcast sky with a chance of occasional light drizzle – typical for this eastern fringe of Glasgow at this time of year. Plan for a damp start but don’t expect any heavy downpours.

What will the afternoon be like?

Cloud cover is likely to thin a little by lunchtime, offering brief brighter intervals, but the risk of a few spots of rain remains. Temperatures should hold near the seasonal average, keeping the day feeling cool rather than cold.

How does this compare to the rest of the week?

Looking ahead, the outlook suggests a gradual drying trend as winds ease from the west. For a more extended view, the Glasgow weather page covers the wider region, including the bbc weather glasgow 14 days forecast which helps plan ahead.

LocationBaillieston, east Glasgow
ElevationApproximately 50 metres above sea level
Nearest CoastFirth of Clyde, about 15 miles west
Average Annual RainfallRoughly 1,200 mm
Is the weather in Baillieston much different from central Glasgow?

Largely similar, though being inland and slightly higher makes Baillieston a degree or two cooler on clear nights and marginally less exposed to coastal breezes during settled spells.

When does the sun set today?

Sunset time is shown in the live forecast above; for mid-March it is typically around 6pm, with daylight lengthening steadily as spring progresses.

Will there be any strong winds?

Winds are light to moderate from the southwest, gusting up to around 20 mph at times, but nothing severe is expected. No weather warnings are currently in force for the area.

For a comprehensive national view, our 10 Day Weather Forecast UK page covers longer-range trends.