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The Cotswolds in February
Little changes in The Cotswolds from January: highs stay near 44°F (6°C), lows near 33°F (0°C), and about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls.
With a comfort score of 48/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 44°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 48/100 · Fair
What February feels like
It's cool, with highs near 44°F (6°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 33°F (0°C).
About 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's February.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – September.
- Comfort improves from 45/100 in January to 48/100.
- Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in The Cotswolds in February
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Chipping Campden
Wool town with a curving high street and a 1627 Market Hall; start of the Cotswold Way.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 44°F.
Arlington Row
Row of 17th-century weavers' cottages beside a water meadow in Bibury.
The Wild Rabbit
Stone-built inn in Kingham serving seasonal British cooking with farm produce.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 44°F.
Broadway Tower
Folly tower on a hilltop above Broadway with views across up to 16 counties.
The Porch House
Inn in Stow that claims to be England's oldest, with beams and open fires.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in February
- Bath in February~44 mi · highs 46°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- London in February~76 mi · highs 46°F, 2.1 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dublin in February~213 mi · highs 46°F, 2.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Bruges in February~220 mi · highs 44°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit The Cotswolds?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 48/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 44°F (6°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain. Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is The Cotswolds in February?
Average highs are 44°F (6°C) and average lows 33°F (0°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in The Cotswolds in February?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (793 mm).
What should I pack for The Cotswolds in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning The Cotswolds in February?
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