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Cotswolds, United Kingdom · Temperate

Cotswolds in November: go or not?

Tough period. Cotswolds in November only reaches 1.0/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 51.88°N · 1.78°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Cotswolds · November
1.0
5–10°
Temperature
46%
Rain
3h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌧️ Frequent rain☔ Indoor sights
Photo : Joe Green via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in November

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Cotswolds. Temperatures drop (50°F) and rain returns (46% of days). With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

November ranks 9 out of 12 months in Cotswolds. Compared to October: −7°F daytime, 5 pts more rainy days, −0.9h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in November

UV index
0 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
5°
Daylight
8.5h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 32
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Is November the right month?

The best month in Cotswolds is July (7.4/10), 6.4 pts higher than November.

See July →See all 12 months →
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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 ⓘ+1.23°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 68°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 43°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 46%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
Location

Where is Cotswolds ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
United Kingdom
Temperate 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 68°F highs, 55°F 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 55°F, while afternoon highs average 68°F.
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 November?
The average UV index reaches 0 in November in Cotswolds (low), with about 8.5h of daylight. No protection needed.