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Wedding weather in Cotswolds
In Cotswolds, the driest months for a wedding are January, February, and April, when rain falls on about 35% of days. The wettest is March, with rain on about 47% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38% | 5% | 11.7 | 44°F (7°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 4 h/day |
| February | 37% | 6% | 10.4 | 46°F (8°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 5.1 h/day |
| March | 47% | 6% | 14.5 | 49°F (9°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 6.5 h/day |
| April | 35% | 3% | 10.5 | 54°F (12°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 9.1 h/day |
| May | 38% | 6% | 11.9 | 60°F (16°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 10.4 h/day |
| June ✦ | 38% | 5% | 11.5 | 66°F (19°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 10.8 h/day |
| July ✦ | 42% | 7% | 12.9 | 69°F (21°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 10.8 h/day |
| August ✦ | 41% | 6% | 12.6 | 68°F (20°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 9.4 h/day |
| September | 40% | 6% | 12 | 64°F (18°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 8.1 h/day |
| October | 41% | 9% | 12.7 | 57°F (14°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 h/day |
| November | 40% | 7% | 11.9 | 49°F (10°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3 h/day |
| December | 46% | 8% | 14.4 | 46°F (8°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 3 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 51.83, -1.84. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Cotswolds
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Cotswolds are June, July, and August.
When to be careful
March is the wettest month in Cotswolds: rain falls on about 47% of days, and 6% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Cotswolds weather month by month
What a wedding day in Cotswolds usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Cotswolds weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in Cotswolds, about 11.7 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 44°F (7°C), lows 35°F (2°C), with around 4 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Cotswolds weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 37% of days in Cotswolds, about 10.4 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 46°F (8°C), lows 36°F (2°C), with around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Cotswolds weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Cotswolds, about 14.5 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 49°F (9°C), lows 37°F (3°C), with around 6.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Cotswolds weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 35% of days in Cotswolds, about 10.5 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 54°F (12°C), lows 39°F (4°C), with around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Cotswolds weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in Cotswolds, about 11.9 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 60°F (16°C), lows 46°F (8°C), with around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Cotswolds weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in Cotswolds, about 11.5 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 66°F (19°C), lows 51°F (11°C), with around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Cotswolds weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 42% of days in Cotswolds, about 12.9 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 69°F (21°C), lows 55°F (13°C), with around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Cotswolds weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 41% of days in Cotswolds, about 12.6 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 68°F (20°C), lows 55°F (13°C), with around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Cotswolds weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Cotswolds, about 12 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 64°F (18°C), lows 51°F (11°C), with around 8.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Cotswolds weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 41% of days in Cotswolds, about 12.7 days in the month, and 9% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 57°F (14°C), lows 46°F (8°C), with around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Cotswolds weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Cotswolds, about 11.9 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 49°F (10°C), lows 40°F (5°C), with around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Cotswolds weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 46% of days in Cotswolds, about 14.4 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 46°F (8°C), lows 38°F (4°C), with around 3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Cotswolds?
Based on 10 years of weather data, April is the driest month in Cotswolds, with rain on about 35% of days and average highs around 54°F (12°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are June, July, and August.
What is the rainiest month in Cotswolds?
March is the rainiest month in Cotswolds: on average 14.5 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 6% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Cotswolds?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in June it rains on about 38% of days in Cotswolds. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.