Cotswolds Weather in August

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

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Cheltenham Stow on the Wold Chipping Campden Cirencester

Planning a journey to the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Cotswolds in August

The Cotswolds, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in the Cotswolds generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Cheltenham.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cheltenham with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Bibury with 73 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Cheltenham typically sees 187 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Cotswolds in August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Cotswolds (August)

Precipitation variation in the Cotswolds (August)

Cheltenham

In August Cheltenham generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
187 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Cheltenham →

Stow on the Wold

In August Stow on the Wold generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
202 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Stow on the Wold →

Chipping Campden

In August Chipping Campden generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
187 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Chipping Campden →

Cirencester

In August Cirencester generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
202 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Cirencester →

Bourton on the Water

In August Bourton on the Water generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
202 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Bourton on the Water →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cheltenham 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Stow on the Wold 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Chipping Campden 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Cirencester 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Bourton on the Water 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Bibury 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

The Cotswolds weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom generally has perfect weather conditions. Cheltenham sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

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

In Cheltenham, the average daytime high in August is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

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

August is on the drier side in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom. Cheltenham averages only about 69 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in Cheltenham is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

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