Cotswolds Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Cotswolds, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in July to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Cotswolds receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 790 mm (31 in). Precipitation levels in Cotswolds remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 72 mm (2.8 in) over 15 days. In the driest month March, this drops slightly to 55 mm (2.2 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Cotswolds Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Cotswolds serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine