August · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Cotswolds in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cotswolds in August
Average temperature 17°C, 42 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.0/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Cotswolds scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 42 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Cotswolds rolls through honey-stone villages, dry-stone walls and gentle hills across five counties.
August ranks 2nd of 12 for Cotswolds — one of the best windows
August averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 daylight hours.
A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Cotswolds (2nd of 12); only June scores higher, at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cotswolds in August?
- In August, Cotswolds averages 17°C, 42 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Cotswolds?
- August earns a 9.0/10 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 August?
- Expect about 42 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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