Early autumn · Weather & things to do
The Cotswolds in September
The Cotswolds sees its driest month, with just 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain, highs of 65°F (18°C) and lows of 47°F (9°C).
At 86/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (50 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What September feels like
Days are mild at around 65°F (18°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 47°F (9°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.0 in (50 mm) for the month.
Plan around September
September is one of The Cotswolds's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by October, the score drops to 68/100.
- Comfort improves from 82/100 in August to 86/100.
- September sits inside the May – Sep window our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends.
What to pack for September
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 47°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in The Cotswolds in September
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Daylesford Organic Farm
Organic farm shop, café and bakery in converted barns near Kingham.
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.
Arlington Row
Row of 17th-century weavers' cottages beside a water meadow in Bibury.
Stow-on-the-Wold
Hilltop market town with antique shops and a church door framed by two yew trees.
Nearby in September
- Bath in September~44 mi · highs 66°F, 2.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- London in September~76 mi · highs 68°F, 1.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dublin in September~213 mi · highs 61°F, 3.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Bruges in September~220 mi · highs 67°F, 2.3 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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit The Cotswolds?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain. September is inside the May – Sep window our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends.
How hot is The Cotswolds in September?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 47°F (9°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in The Cotswolds in September?
Not much: about 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.2 in (793 mm).
What should I pack for The Cotswolds in September?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 47°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on The Cotswolds
Routes in season in September
- London, the Cotswolds & Bath May – Sep
Planning The Cotswolds in September?
Share this September plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.