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Cotswolds weather
in September

Cotswolds in September: solid, though July remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 51.88°N 1.78°W
17°CMax temperature
41%Rainy days
8.9hSunshine / day

Cotswolds weather in September

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 17°C
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.3/10)

Should you visit Cotswolds in September?

✅ 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.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 41%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 17°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.9h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in September (7.0/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.

Cotswolds in September by trip type

What to expect in September

Autumn in Cotswolds is often underrated: 17°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 41% 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.

All months for Cotswolds

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌦️ January1°C6°C36%2.23.8h2.6/10
🌦️ February2°C8°C42%2.45.5h4.0/10
🌦️ March3°C10°C47%2.57.1h4.0/10
⛅ April4°C12°C35%1.710.3h5.5/10
⛅ May8°C16°C37%2.112.2h7.0/10
🌤️ June11°C18°C38%2.212.0h7.1/10
🌤️ July13°C20°C42%2.312.2h7.3/10
🌤️ August12°C20°C39%2.011.0h7.2/10
🌦️ September10°C17°C41%2.48.9h7.0/10
🌦️ October8°C14°C41%2.96.6h4.5/10
🌦️ November5°C10°C40%2.85.0h4.0/10
🌦️ December3°C8°C45%2.92.9h2.2/10
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 September, Cotswolds averages 17°C, 41% rainy days and 8.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

September vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 7.3/10). Difference:

FAQ — Cotswolds in September

Is September a good time to visit Cotswolds?
September is an acceptable time for Cotswolds (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.3/10) if possible.
What to do in Cotswolds in September?
With 17°C max and 8.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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