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The best time to visit Cheltenham

Month-by-month climate averages for Cheltenham, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Cheltenham is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.

Cheltenham is warmest in August (highs near 21°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 973 mm of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Cheltenham forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Cheltenham weather by month

what to expect in Cheltenham through the year

Here is Cheltenham's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Cheltenham by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
20°
11°
Mild
Jul
20°
12°
Mild
Aug
21°
13°
Mild
Sep
19°
12°
Mild
Oct
15°
Mild
Nov
10°
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Cheltenham?
The most comfortable time to visit Cheltenham is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Cheltenham?
August is the warmest month in Cheltenham, averaging highs near 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Cheltenham?
January is the coldest month in Cheltenham, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Cheltenham?
The wettest month in Cheltenham is usually March, out of roughly 973 mm of precipitation across the year.

Cheltenham month by month