Cotswolds Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom in April.

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Cheltenham Stow on the Wold Chipping Campden Cirencester

Considering a trip to the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Cotswolds in April

The Cotswolds, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in the Cotswolds generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Cheltenham.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 64 mm (2.5 in) in Cheltenham.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Cheltenham receives about 155 hours of sunlight in April, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) This monthJune20°C (68°F) July22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the Cotswolds →

Best Places to Visit in the Cotswolds in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Cotswolds.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Cotswolds

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Cotswolds (April)

Precipitation variation in the Cotswolds (April)

Cheltenham

In April Cheltenham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
155 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Cheltenham →

Stow on the Wold

In April Stow on the Wold generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
113 hours
170 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Stow on the Wold →

Chipping Campden

In April Chipping Campden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
155 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Chipping Campden →

Cirencester

In April Cirencester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
113 hours
170 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Cirencester →

Bourton on the Water

In April Bourton on the Water generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
113 hours
170 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Bourton on the Water →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Cotswolds, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Cotswolds in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cheltenham 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Stow on the Wold 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Chipping Campden 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Cirencester 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Bourton on the Water 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Bibury 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

The Cotswolds weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom in April?

April in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom brings tolerable weather. In Cheltenham, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom in April?

Daytime temperatures in Cheltenham peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in April, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom. Cheltenham averages only about 64 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cheltenham, April might be a good time to visit the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Cheltenham. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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