September · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Cotswolds in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cotswolds in September
Average temperature 15°C, 77 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
7.2/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Cotswolds scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Cotswolds rolls through honey-stone villages, dry-stone walls and gentle hills across five counties.
September holds up well in Cotswolds — 5th best month
September averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cotswolds in September?
- In September, Cotswolds averages 15°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Cotswolds?
- September earns a 7.2/10 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 September?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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