Cotswolds · SummerMonth summary
Cotswolds weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 20°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cotswolds in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Cotswolds in July: 20°C and 12.2h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Cotswolds in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
In July, Cotswolds sees 20°C during the day with 12.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 42% 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-by-month comparison
| 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 July, Cotswolds averages 20°C, 42% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
July vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cotswolds in July
Is July a good time to visit Cotswolds?
July is an acceptable time for Cotswolds (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.3/10) if possible.
What to do in Cotswolds in July?
With 20°C max and 12.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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