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Cotswolds
Visit in July — score 66/100 · avg high 69°F · 15 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26 | 39° | 44° | 35° | 13 | 66 | 8.0h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 30 | 41° | 46° | 36° | 14 | 71 | 9.7h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 30 | 43° | 49° | 37° | 16 | 76 | 11.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 47 | 47° | 54° | 39° | 12 | 50 | 13.6h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 57 | 53° | 61° | 46° | 14 | 63 | 15.4h | High | Average |
| June | 63 | 59° | 66° | 51° | 15 | 67 | 16.4h | High | Above avg |
| July | 66 | 62° | 69° | 55° | 15 | 70 | 16.0h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 62 | 62° | 69° | 55° | 14 | 62 | 14.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 51 | 57° | 64° | 51° | 14 | 72 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| October | 41 | 51° | 57° | 46° | 14 | 87 | 10.3h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 30 | 44° | 49° | 40° | 14 | 83 | 8.5h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 21 | 42° | 46° | 38° | 15 | 88 | 7.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 45/100
- High
- 55°F
- Low
- 41°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Cotswolds (March, April, May) brings average highs of 55°F and lows of 41°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 45/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 57/100.
Summer
- Score
- 64/100
- High
- 68°F
- Low
- 54°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Cotswolds (June, July, August) brings average highs of 68°F and lows of 54°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 64/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 66/100.
Fall
- Score
- 41/100
- High
- 57°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Cotswolds (September, October, November) brings average highs of 57°F and lows of 46°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 41/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 51/100.
Winter
- Score
- 25/100
- High
- 45°F
- Low
- 36°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Cotswolds (December, January, February) brings average highs of 45°F and lows of 36°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 25/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 30/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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