Bellahouston Park | TravelDojo

Bellahouston Park is a large public park in the south-west of Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of the city’s principal green spaces and contains notable cultural facilities.

The park offers wide open lawns, formal planted areas, walking paths and space used for concerts and community events. One of its most visible features is the House for an Art Lover, a cultural building based on designs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

The grounds developed through the late 19th and 20th centuries and have been adapted over time to accommodate public recreation, events and cultural uses. The park has long served as a recreational resource for surrounding neighbourhoods.

Bellahouston Park sits to the south-west of Glasgow city centre, within the city’s suburban belt. It is accessible from nearby residential districts and arterial roads serving the south-west of the city.

Location and character: Sits in Glasgow's south-west and is one of the city's larger public parks with a mix of open lawns, planted areas and recreational spaces.
Notable building: Home to the House for an Art Lover, a purpose-built cultural space based on designs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

What to See #

House for an Art Lover: Located within the park, this building was realised from designs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and functions as a cultural venue with exhibition and event spaces.

How to Get to Bellahouston Park #

Bellahouston Park is a large public park about 3 miles (≈5 km) southwest of Glasgow city centre. By car it is reached from central Glasgow via Paisley Road West/Pollokshaws Road (short links from the M8/M77); there is vehicle parking at park entrances. Multiple local bus services from Glasgow city centre run along Paisley Road West and Pollokshaws Road - get off at the stop nearest the park entrance and expect a short walk of a few minutes to reach the main facilities and paths.

Tips for Visiting Bellahouston Park #

Visit on weekday mornings or late afternoons to enjoy quieter lawns, the walled garden and the House for an Art Lover without weekend crowds.
Plan your route to include the House for an Art Lover (located inside the park) - it's the park's standout architectural attraction and often overlooked by casual passersby.
If you want a quieter experience, use one of the smaller entrances at the park perimeter rather than the main gate where event traffic and drop-offs concentrate.

Best Time to Visit Bellahouston Park #

Best visited in late spring and summer (roughly May-August) for warmer weather, longer daylight and outdoor events.

Summer

May-August (Northern Hemisphere: June-August busiest) · Mild to warm (roughly 10-20°C)

Longest days and warmer, drier weather make it the most pleasant time for picnics, events and parks activities-expect higher visitor numbers.

Spring and early autumn

March-May and September-October · Cool to mild (roughly 5-15°C)

Fewer crowds and comfortable conditions for walking and outdoor events when the weather is changeable but generally pleasant.

Weather & Climate near Bellahouston Park #

Climate

Bellahouston Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1153 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit

JulyJuneAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

27°

Warmest Month

-8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

134 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 9°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

102 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 15°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

High

16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

17.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 19°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 19°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

9° – 16°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

111 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

6° – 13°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

130 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

127 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

2° – 7°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

124 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.9h daylight

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