January · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Cotswolds in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cotswolds in January
Average temperature 4°C, 53 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.3/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Cotswolds scores 4.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Cotswolds rolls through honey-stone villages, dry-stone walls and gentle hills across five counties.
January in Cotswolds — off-season conditions
At 4°C (39°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 53 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.3/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Cotswolds — 5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cotswolds in January?
- In January, Cotswolds averages 4°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cotswolds?
- January earns a 4.3/10 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 January?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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