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The Cotswolds in April
The Cotswolds warms up: highs climb to 55°F (13°C), from 48°F in March, with lows of 38°F (3°C) and about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain.
It scores 70/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (51 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 70/100 · Good
What April feels like
Cool days top out near 55°F (13°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights cool to an average low of 38°F (3°C).
About 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – September).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 4°C (6°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 56/100 in March to 70/100.
- Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in The Cotswolds in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Broadway Tower
Folly tower on a hilltop above Broadway with views across up to 16 counties.
Chipping Campden
Wool town with a curving high street and a 1627 Market Hall; start of the Cotswold Way.
The Wild Rabbit
Stone-built inn in Kingham serving seasonal British cooking with farm produce.
The Porch House
Inn in Stow that claims to be England's oldest, with beams and open fires.
Arlington Row
Row of 17th-century weavers' cottages beside a water meadow in Bibury.
Nearby in April
- Bath in April~44 mi · highs 56°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- London in April~76 mi · highs 58°F, 1.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dublin in April~213 mi · highs 52°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bruges in April~220 mi · highs 57°F, 1.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
The Cotswolds in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit The Cotswolds?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 70/100 against a best of 86 in June – September. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain. Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is The Cotswolds in April?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 38°F (3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in The Cotswolds in April?
Not much: about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (793 mm).
What should I pack for The Cotswolds in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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