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Best time to visit Cotswolds
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Cotswolds are June to September, with average daytime highs of 66 to 71°F (19 to 22°C) and 11 to 13 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. August is the hottest month, averaging 71°F (22°C), and January the coolest at 45°F (7°C). December sees the most rain, around 16 days, while April is the driest with about 10.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 11 | Shoulder: 45°F (7°C), 11 rainy days |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 12 | Shoulder: 49°F (9°C), 12 rainy days |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 15 | Avoid: among the wettest, 15 rainy days |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 10 | Shoulder: 56°F (13°C), 10 rainy days |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 12 | Shoulder: 61°F (16°C), 12 rainy days |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 12 | Comfortable: 12 rainy days |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 13 | Comfortable: 13 rainy days |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 11 | Comfortable: 11 rainy days |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 11 | Comfortable: 11 rainy days |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 15 | Avoid: among the wettest, 15 rainy days |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 12 | Shoulder: 51°F (11°C), 12 rainy days |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 16 | Avoid: among the wettest, 16 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
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Cotswolds: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Cotswolds?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Cotswolds are June to September, when average highs run 66 to 71°F (19 to 22°C) with 11 to 13 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. August is the hottest month at 71°F (22°C) on average, and January the coolest at 45°F (7°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Cotswolds?
- December, with roughly 16 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 10. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Cotswolds?
- August is the warmest month, averaging 71°F (22°C) by day and 55°F (13°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 45°F (7°C) by day and 35°F (2°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Cotswolds?
- The wettest months in Cotswolds are February to March, May to July and October to December, with 12 to 16 rainy days a month. April is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to United Kingdom right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for United Kingdom on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for United Kingdom before you book.
- What other places are near Cotswolds?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Cotswolds are London (70 miles), Dorset (80 miles), Devon (120 miles).
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