Region in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Cotswolds weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Cotswolds
May–June has green hills and bluebells; September–October is quieter with autumn color. July–August is busiest; winter is cold and some tea rooms close.
Cotswolds weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan7°76 mm
- Feb7°60 mm
- Mar10°59 mm
- Apr13°52 mm
- May16°61 mm
- Jun20°61 mm
- Jul22°67 mm
- Aug22°70 mm
- Sep19°50 mm
- Oct15°83 mm
- Nov10°86 mm
- Dec7°82 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44°F | 2°C35°F | 76 mm | 95% | Cold |
| February | 7°C45°F | 1°C34°F | 60 mm | 93% | Cold |
| March | 10°C49°F | 2°C36°F | 59 mm | 89% | Cold |
| April | 13°C55°F | 4°C39°F | 52 mm | 85% | Cool |
| May | 16°C62°F | 7°C45°F | 61 mm | 82% | Cool |
| June | 20°C67°F | 10°C50°F | 61 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| July | 22°C72°F | 12°C54°F | 67 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| August | 22°C71°F | 12°C53°F | 70 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| September | 19°C66°F | 9°C49°F | 50 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| October | 15°C58°F | 7°C45°F | 83 mm | 88% | Cool |
| November | 10°C50°F | 4°C40°F | 86 mm | 94% | Cold |
| December | 7°C45°F | 2°C36°F | 82 mm | 95% | Cold |
Best months across United Kingdom
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| London | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Edinburgh | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | Jul (18°C) |
| Manchester | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (20°C) |
| Liverpool | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (19°C) |
| Oxford | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (22°C) |
| Bath | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Cambridge | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Glasgow | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (18°C) |
| Brighton | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Scottish Highlands | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (18°C) |
| Isle of Skye | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (15°C) |
| York | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (21°C) |
| Bristol | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (22°C) |
| Lake District | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (18°C) |
| Cornwall | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (18°C) |
| Cotswolds | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (22°C) |
| Belfast | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (17°C) |
| Cardiff | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (20°C) |
| Birmingham | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Newcastle | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (19°C) |
| Leeds | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Snowdonia | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (19°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Cotswolds?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June has green hills and bluebells; September–October is quieter with autumn color. July–August is busiest; winter is cold and some tea rooms close.
When is the rainy season in Cotswolds?
Rain peaks in November with about 86 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Cotswolds?
July, with average highs of 22°C (72°F).
How cold does Cotswolds get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 1°C (34°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Cotswolds Tourism
- Great Western Railway
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.