Weather in May in The Cotswolds
Planning a journey to the Cotswolds this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the Cotswolds in May?
The Cotswolds is a region in the United Kingdom. May in the Cotswolds generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Cheltenham.
Precipitation
May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 69 mm in Cheltenham.Average sunshine
Cheltenham enjoys a balanced 186 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at May's conditions in the Cotswolds, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Cotswolds's yearly weather, check out our the Cotswolds climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Cotswolds?
Cheltenham
In May Cheltenham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Stow on the Wold
In May Stow on the Wold generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Chipping Campden
In May Chipping Campden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Cirencester
In May Cirencester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bourton on the Water
In May Bourton on the Water generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Cotswolds, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit the Cotswolds?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cheltenham, May might be a good time to visit the Cotswolds. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Cheltenham. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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