What’s the climate like in Cotswolds?
The current climate of Cotswolds features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 22°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Cotswolds in recent years was 36°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in March 2018.
On average, Cotswolds gets 1201 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 4,1 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of England? Check out the weather and climate in places like London, Edinburgh, Cornwall, or have a look at other destinations in England.
Best time to visit Cotswolds?
The best time to visit Cotswolds for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cotswolds. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Cotswolds
The climate table of Cotswolds shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 119 | 80 | 52 | 34 | 51 | 46 | 43 | 68 | 118 | 245 | 136 | 209 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,4 | 0,1 | 1,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,9 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1201 mm per year, averaging 100 mm per month
- Snowfall: 4,1 cm per year
- Driest months: 34 mm in April, 43 mm in July and 46 mm in June
- Wettest months: 245 mm in October, 209 mm in December and 136 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Cotswolds
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Cotswolds, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cotswolds
This graph shows how much precipitation Cotswolds, England, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Cotswolds
This graph shows how much snow Cotswolds, England, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Cotswolds
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Cotswolds, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Cotswolds
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Cotswolds, England. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cotswolds
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Cotswolds, England, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Cotswolds
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Cotswolds, England, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Cotswolds by Month
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