Cotswolds Weather in July

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

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Cheltenham Stow on the Wold Chipping Campden Cirencester

Considering a trip to the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom this July 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 July

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Cheltenham. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom.

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

Precipitation

July is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 68 mm (2.7 in) in Cheltenham.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in July. Cheltenham typically receives 199 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 July

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

Temperature range in the Cotswolds (July)

Precipitation variation in the Cotswolds (July)

Cheltenham

In July Cheltenham 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
199 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cheltenham →

Stow on the Wold

In July Stow on the Wold 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
218 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Stow on the Wold →

Chipping Campden

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
199 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chipping Campden →

Cirencester

In July Cirencester 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
218 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cirencester →

Bourton on the Water

In July Bourton on the Water 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
218 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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.

In our records: the United Kingdom July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United Kingdom reached 39°C (102°F) in Nottingham on July 19, 2022.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cheltenham 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 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) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Bourton on the Water 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Bibury 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

The Cotswolds weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

July in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom brings perfect weather. In Cheltenham, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Cheltenham peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in July, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom during July, with Cheltenham averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

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

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in Cheltenham is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Cheltenham. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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