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 10:16 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
May · high 16°C · rain 58mm · 15.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Birmingham, West Midlands, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| 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 |
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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 middling.
What sort of trip is The Cotswolds good for?
The Cotswolds is good for relaxing holidays, food and drink, history and culture, nature and scenery.
How rainy is The Cotswolds?
The wettest month in The Cotswolds is October at 104mm (4.1in), the driest April at 40mm (1.6in), with a monthly average of 71mm (2.8in).
What plug do I need for The Cotswolds?
The Cotswolds uses type G sockets at 230 V.
