Cotswolds Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Cotswolds

When planning a visit to the Cotswolds in the United Kingdom, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 8°C (46°F) in January up to 22°C (72°F) during the peak of July. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Cheltenham, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In the Cotswolds, during the months of June, July, August and September you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 22°C (72°F).

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February and December.

Precipitation in the Cotswolds remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 73 mm (2.9 in) in October to 56 mm (2.2 in) in March.

For those seeking sunshine, July usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore the Cotswolds by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Cotswolds — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cheltenham)

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Cheltenham Stow on the Wold Chipping Campden Cirencester Bourton on the Water Bibury
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Climate map of the Cotswolds

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Cheltenham 9°C (48°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 795 mm (31 in) 1,514 hours
Stow on the Wold 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 796 mm (31 in) 1,633 hours
Chipping Campden 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 788 mm (31 in) 1,514 hours
Cirencester 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 817 mm (32 in) 1,633 hours
Bourton on the Water 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 800 mm (31 in) 1,633 hours
Bibury 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 812 mm (32 in) 1,633 hours

Places in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom

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