Cotswolds, United KingdomQuick decision
When to visit Cotswolds?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
13°C–20°C in July
🌧 Least rain
42% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (45%)
📅 Best score
7.3/10
Monthly climate data
Cotswolds weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 1°C | 6°C | 36% | 2.2 | 3.8h | 2.6/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 2°C | 8°C | 42% | 2.4 | 5.5h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 3°C | 10°C | 47% | 2.5 | 7.1h | 4.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 12°C | 35% | 1.7 | 10.3h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 8°C | 16°C | 37% | 2.1 | 12.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 11°C | 18°C | 38% | 2.2 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 13°C | 20°C | 42% | 2.3 | 12.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 12°C | 20°C | 39% | 2.0 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 10°C | 17°C | 41% | 2.4 | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 14°C | 41% | 2.9 | 6.6h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 10°C | 40% | 2.8 | 5.0h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 8°C | 45% | 2.9 | 2.9h | 2.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 13°C, 40% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 19°C, 40% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 14°C, 41% rainy days, 6.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°C, 41% rainy days, 4.1h sunshine/day. Score: 2.9/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 42% rainy days and 20°C.
December is the wettest month with 45% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 20°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.9/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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