Best time to visit Stratford-upon-Avon
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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Stratford-upon-Avon
7 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Stratford-upon-Avon).
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Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh - 2
Stratford-upon-Avon to London: Scenic Transfer via The Cotswolds - 3
Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 11am Ticket - 4
Cotswolds Walking Tour from Stratford-on-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh - 5
Private Full Day Cotswolds Tour from London Historic Towns - 6
Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon - 7Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 1pm Ticket
Last refreshed 2026-06-29.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Stratford-upon-Avon (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Stratford-upon-Avon's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2–8 | 4 | 11 | 111 | 10.1 | 83% | 24 | 96 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Feb | 4–10 | 5 | 12 | 144 | 12.0 | 76% | 28 | 106 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Mar | 4–11 | 7 | 14 | 163 | 11.6 | 70% | 25 | 150 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Apr | 4–13 | 10 | 11 | 125 | 11.4 | 60% | 21 | 208 | 3 | Moderate | 6 |
| May | 8–17 | 14 | 12 | 141 | 11.8 | 62% | 20 | 247 | 4 | Peak | 7 |
| Jun | 11–20 | 18 | 10 | 118 | 11.8 | 59% | 20 | 250 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 13–21 | 20 | 14 | 160 | 11.4 | 61% | 21 | 246 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Aug | 13–22 | 20 | 10 | 120 | 12.0 | 60% | 22 | 226 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Sep | 11–20 | 18 | 11 | 116 | 10.5 | 66% | 21 | 182 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Oct | 9–15 | 13 | 15 | 156 | 10.4 | 75% | 24 | 136 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Nov | 5–11 | 8 | 11 | 115 | 10.5 | 83% | 22 | 97 | 1 | Moderate | 5 |
| Dec | 4–8 | 5 | 15 | 152 | 10.1 | 87% | 24 | 63 | — | Busy | 3 |
UV Index in Stratford-upon-Avon by Month
UV index in Stratford-upon-Avon peaks at 5 (moderate) in June, dropping to 0 (low) in December.
Best months in detail
August
8/1013–22°C (feels 20°C) · 10 rain days (120h) · 226 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
June
8/1011–20°C (feels 18°C) · 10 rain days (118h) · 250 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
September
8/1011–20°C (feels 18°C) · 11 rain days (116h) · 182 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
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January
4/102–8°C (feels 4°C) · 11 rain days (111h) · 96 sun hours · 83% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
4/104–10°C (feels 5°C) · 12 rain days (144h) · 106 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
5/104–11°C (feels 7°C) · 14 rain days (163h) · 150 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
April
6/104–13°C (feels 10°C) · 11 rain days (125h) · 208 sun hours · 60% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
May
7/108–17°C (feels 14°C) · 12 rain days (141h) · 247 sun hours · 62% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
July
7/1013–21°C (feels 20°C) · 14 rain days (160h) · 246 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
October
5/109–15°C (feels 13°C) · 15 rain days (156h) · 136 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
November
5/105–11°C (feels 8°C) · 11 rain days (115h) · 97 sun hours · 83% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
3/104–8°C (feels 5°C) · 15 rain days (152h) · 63 sun hours · 87% humidity · Busy crowd
Frequently asked questions about visiting Stratford-upon-Avon
When is the best time to visit Stratford-upon-Avon?
August is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–22°C (10 rainy days). The top three months by score are August, June, September.
What is the worst time to visit Stratford-upon-Avon?
December is the lowest-scoring month (3/10). Typical conditions: 4–8°C (15 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in May. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Stratford-upon-Avon have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 8/10, crowd index 0) and August (climate 8/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Stratford-upon-Avon by month?
UV peaks at 5 (moderate) in June and is lowest in December at 0 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 3, May 4, Jun 5, Jul 4, Aug 4, Sep 3, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec —.
What is the UV index in Stratford-upon-Avon in June?
June is the peak UV month in Stratford-upon-Avon, with a daily-peak UV index of 5 (moderate). Standard sun protection — sunglasses and light SPF — is recommended.
How high can UV get in Stratford-upon-Avon on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 5 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 7 (high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: May, June, July, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Stratford-upon-Avon bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: January, February, March, April, November. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 11 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 22 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.