Cotswolds Weather in May

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

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Cheltenham Stow on the Wold Chipping Campden Cirencester

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

The Cotswolds, the United Kingdom 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 (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Cheltenham.

For a closer look at conditions across the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 69 mm (2.7 in) in Cheltenham.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Cheltenham gets approximately 186 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant 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)
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Best Places to Visit in the Cotswolds in May

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

Temperature range in the Cotswolds (May)

Precipitation variation in the Cotswolds (May)

Cheltenham

In May Cheltenham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
186 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
good
excellent
Climate in Cheltenham →

Stow on the Wold

In May Stow on the Wold generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
200 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
good
excellent
Climate in Stow on the Wold →

Chipping Campden

In May Chipping Campden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
186 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
good
excellent
Climate in Chipping Campden →

Cirencester

In May Cirencester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
200 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
good
excellent
Climate in Cirencester →

Bourton on the Water

In May Bourton on the Water generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
200 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
good
excellent
Climate in Bourton on the Water →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cheltenham 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Stow on the Wold 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Chipping Campden 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Cirencester 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Bourton on the Water 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Bibury 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

The Cotswolds weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom generally has good weather conditions. Cheltenham sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

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

In Cheltenham, the average daytime high in May is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom during May, with Cheltenham averaging close to 69 mm (2.7 in).

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

Given the typically good weather conditions in Cheltenham, May might be a good time to visit the Cotswolds, the United Kingdom. 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 excellent weather in Cheltenham. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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