Cotswolds weather in August (United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Cotswolds in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Cotswolds the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Cotswolds in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 187 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Cotswolds. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cotswolds climate page with graphs.

 

Cotswolds, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cheltenham, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cotswolds in August?

For visitors traveling to Cotswolds, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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