April · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Cotswolds in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cotswolds in April
Average temperature 9°C, 55 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.0/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Cotswolds scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 9°C, 55 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Cotswolds rolls through honey-stone villages, dry-stone walls and gentle hills across five counties.
April in Cotswolds — reliably good (6th best month)
Expect 9°C (47°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 55 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Cotswolds — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cotswolds in April?
- In April, Cotswolds averages 9°C, 55 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Cotswolds?
- April earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cotswolds in April?
- Expect about 55 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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