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The Cotswolds in March
The Cotswolds warms up: highs climb to 48°F (9°C), from 44°F in February, with lows of 34°F (1°C) and about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 56/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 56/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 48°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 34°F (1°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (57 mm) for the month.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort improves from 48/100 in February to 56/100.
- Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in The Cotswolds in March
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Daylesford Organic Farm
Organic farm shop, café and bakery in converted barns near Kingham.
Sudeley Castle
Castle and gardens where Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's last queen, is buried.
Stow-on-the-Wold
Hilltop market town with antique shops and a church door framed by two yew trees.
Hidcote
Arts and Crafts garden of hedged outdoor rooms, at its best in early summer.
Arlington Row
Row of 17th-century weavers' cottages beside a water meadow in Bibury.
Nearby in March
- Bath in March~44 mi · highs 50°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- London in March~76 mi · highs 51°F, 2.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dublin in March~213 mi · highs 48°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in March~220 mi · highs 50°F, 2.1 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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit The Cotswolds?
It's middling, scoring 56/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain. Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is The Cotswolds in March?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in The Cotswolds in March?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (793 mm).
What should I pack for The Cotswolds in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning The Cotswolds in March?
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