Cotswolds · SpringMonth summary
Cotswolds weather in April
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cotswolds in April?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: Cotswolds in April is possible but July offers a score of 7.3/10 vs 5.5.
By trip type
Cotswolds in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
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 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Cotswolds averages 12°C, 35% rainy days and 10.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10.
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Comparison
April vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cotswolds in April
Is April a good time to visit Cotswolds?
April is an acceptable time for Cotswolds (score 5.5/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.3/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Cotswolds in April?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and 4°C at night. 10.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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