Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
The Cotswolds in July
The Cotswolds's warmest month brings highs averaging 70°F (21°C), lows of 52°F (11°C) and about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain.
At 83/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (70 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~16 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 70°F (21°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 52°F (11°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.8 in (70 mm).
Long days help: there are roughly 16 h 01 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is one of The Cotswolds's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 66°F in June.
- Last warm month for a while: August highs fall to 69°F.
- Comfort holds steady from June (83 → 83/100).
- July sits inside the May – Sep window our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes70°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in The Cotswolds in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Sudeley Castle
Castle and gardens where Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's last queen, is buried.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer.
Daylesford Organic Farm
Organic farm shop, café and bakery in converted barns near Kingham.
The Porch House
Inn in Stow that claims to be England's oldest, with beams and open fires.
Broadway Tower
Folly tower on a hilltop above Broadway with views across up to 16 counties.
Stow-on-the-Wold
Hilltop market town with antique shops and a church door framed by two yew trees.
Nearby in July
- Bath in July~44 mi · highs 71°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- London in July~76 mi · highs 73°F, 2.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dublin in July~213 mi · highs 65°F, 3.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bruges in July~220 mi · highs 72°F, 2.9 in rain · 1°C (2°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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit The Cotswolds?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 83/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain. July is inside the May – Sep window our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends.
How hot is The Cotswolds in July?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in The Cotswolds in July?
Some: about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (793 mm).
What should I pack for The Cotswolds in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (70°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on The Cotswolds
Routes in season in July
- London, the Cotswolds & Bath May – Sep
Planning The Cotswolds in July?
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