Cotswolds · WinterMonth summary
Cotswolds weather in February
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
36°F – 46°F
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
5.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cotswolds in February?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: February is a difficult time for Cotswolds. July (7.3/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Cotswolds in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in February
Winter in Cotswolds is cool (8°F during the day). Days are short (5.5h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 34°F | 43°F | 36% | 0.1in | 3.8h | 2.6/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 36°F | 46°F | 42% | 0.1in | 5.5h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 37°F | 50°F | 47% | 0.1in | 7.1h | 4.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 39°F | 54°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 46°F | 61°F | 37% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 52°F | 64°F | 38% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 55°F | 68°F | 42% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 54°F | 68°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 50°F | 63°F | 41% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 46°F | 57°F | 41% | 0.1in | 6.6h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 41°F | 50°F | 40% | 0.1in | 5.0h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 37°F | 46°F | 45% | 0.1in | 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 February, Cotswolds averages 46°F, 42% rainy days and 5.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
February vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cotswolds in February
Is February a good time to visit Cotswolds?
February is not recommended for Cotswolds (score 4.0/10). With 42% rainy days and 5.5h of sunshine, consider July (7.3/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Cotswolds in February?
It's cool with 46°F daytime and 36°F at night. 5.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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