The month in detail
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Cotswolds. Temperatures rise (12°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
April ranks 6 out of 12 months in Cotswolds. Compared to March: +2°C daytime, +2.1h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in April
UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
4°
Daylight
13.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 29
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Is April the right month?
The best month in Cotswolds is July (7.4/10), 3.2 pts higher than April.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · United Kingdom
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyPound Sterling (£)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.68°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 20°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 6°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 46%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Cotswolds ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
United KingdomTemperate climate with a 7.4 → 0.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
51.88°N · 1.78°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cotswolds?
July is the best month with 20.0°C highs, 13.0°C lows, 6.9h of sunshine and 35.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Cotswolds get in July?
Cotswolds averages 6.9 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Cotswolds?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Cotswolds in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 13.0°C, while afternoon highs average 20.0°C.
Is Cotswolds good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Cotswolds scores 0.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.1/10.
When should you avoid Cotswolds?
January is the most difficult month to visit Cotswolds, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Cotswolds in April?
The average UV index reaches 3 in April in Cotswolds (low), with about 13.6h of daylight. No protection needed.