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The Cotswolds in November
The Cotswolds cools off: highs slip to 48°F (9°C), from 57°F in October, with lows of 38°F (3°C) and about 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 53/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 3.1 in (80 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 30 min
- Comfort score
- 53/100 · Fair
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 48°F (9°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 38°F (3°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.1 in (80 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Only about 8 h 30 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 5°C (8°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 68/100 in October to 53/100.
- Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.1 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in The Cotswolds in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Stow-on-the-Wold
Hilltop market town with antique shops and a church door framed by two yew trees.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 48°F.
The Porch House
Inn in Stow that claims to be England's oldest, with beams and open fires.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 48°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 Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Broadway Tower
Folly tower on a hilltop above Broadway with views across up to 16 counties.
Nearby in November
- Bath in November~44 mi · highs 51°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- London in November~76 mi · highs 51°F, 2.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dublin in November~213 mi · highs 51°F, 4.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Bruges in November~220 mi · highs 50°F, 3.0 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit The Cotswolds?
It's middling, scoring 53/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain. Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is The Cotswolds in November?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 38°F (3°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in The Cotswolds in November?
Some: about 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (793 mm).
What should I pack for The Cotswolds in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.1 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning The Cotswolds in November?
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