July · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Cotswolds in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cotswolds in July
Average temperature 17°C, 63 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
8.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Cotswolds scores 8.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 17°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Cotswolds rolls through honey-stone villages, dry-stone walls and gentle hills across five counties.
July ranks 3rd of 12 for Cotswolds — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 63 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cotswolds at 8.7/10 (3rd of 12), just behind June at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and 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 July?
- In July, Cotswolds averages 17°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Cotswolds?
- July earns a 8.7/10 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 July?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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