Cotswolds Weather in February

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

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Cheltenham Stow on the Wold Chipping Campden Cirencester

Planning a journey to the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom this February 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 February

The Cotswolds, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in the Cotswolds generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Cheltenham.

To explore the conditions in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

February is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 57 mm (2.2 in) in Cheltenham.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during February. Cheltenham experiences about 76 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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)
Best Time to Visit the Cotswolds →

Best Places to Visit in the Cotswolds in February

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

Temperature range in the Cotswolds (February)

Precipitation variation in the Cotswolds (February)

Cheltenham

In February Cheltenham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
76 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cheltenham →

Stow on the Wold

In February Stow on the Wold generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
75 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Stow on the Wold →

Chipping Campden

In February Chipping Campden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
76 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Chipping Campden →

Cirencester

In February Cirencester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
75 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cirencester →

Bourton on the Water

In February Bourton on the Water generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
75 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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 February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cheltenham 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Stow on the Wold 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Chipping Campden 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Cirencester 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Bourton on the Water 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Bibury 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

The Cotswolds weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

February in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Cheltenham, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

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

Cheltenham averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom during February, with Cheltenham averaging close to 57 mm (2.2 in).

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

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Cheltenham.

On average, the best time to visit the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Cheltenham. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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