The Cotswolds
Honey-coloured villages that look staged for a postcard until you remember people actually live there, a pub with a fire lit whatever the season, and footpaths between them that ask for nothing more than a decent pair of boots.
The best time to visit The Cotswolds is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (69°F). Local time there is 00:50 (UTC+1).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 60°F · rain 2.3in · 15.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Birmingham, West Midlands, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44°F | 52mm2.0in | 8.2h8.2h | |
| February | 9°C48°F | 57mm2.2in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| March | 10°C50°F | 57mm2.2in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 13°C55°F | 40mm1.6in | 13.8h13.8h | |
| May | 16°C60°F | 58mm2.3in | 15.7h15.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 19°C67°F | 93mm3.7in | 16.8h16.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 21°C70°F | 89mm3.5in | 16.3h16.3h | in the recommended window |
| August | 21°C70°F | 77mm3.0in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| September | 19°C66°F | 64mm2.5in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| October | 14°C58°F | 104mm4.1in | 10.5h10.5h | |
| November | 10°C50°F | 76mm3.0in | 8.6h8.6h | |
| December | 8°C46°F | 83mm3.3in | 7.7h7.7h |
Good to know
- Currency
- GBP · pound sterling
- Language
- English
- Plug
- G
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit The Cotswolds?
The best time to visit The Cotswolds is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (69°F).
How warm does The Cotswolds get?
Typical daytime highs in The Cotswolds are Mar–May 13°C (55°F), Jun–Aug 20°C (69°F), Sep–Nov 14°C (58°F), Dec–Feb 8°C (46°F).
Is The Cotswolds expensive?
On the ground, The Cotswolds is mid-range.
What sort of trip is The Cotswolds good for?
The Cotswolds is good for an unhurried pace, eating extremely well, old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting.