AI-generatedCirencester at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,650 h
- Rain a year
- 761 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 112 m
Climate in Cirencester
Cirencester has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year, Cirencester is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cirencester
The best time to visit Cirencester is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from August to September. Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is October with 77 mm.
Cirencester through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cirencester in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–17 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Cirencester in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Cirencester in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–19 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Cirencester in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3018:17
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:09–08:16 · evening 17:31–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:56–07:09 · evening 18:38–18:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Cirencester compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Cirencester in October?
In October, Cirencester is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cirencester.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min07:30 – 18:17
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %40 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Cirencester
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Cirencester: score 78 against 47. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 77 mm | 61 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cirencester month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January8° · 2.0 h
In January, Cirencester is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cirencester.
Cirencester in January17February8° · 2.8 h
In February, Cirencester is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cirencester.
Cirencester in February31March11° · 4.0 h
In March, Cirencester is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cirencester.
Cirencester in March51April14° · 5.8 h
In April, Cirencester is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Cirencester.
Cirencester in April69May17° · 6.8 h
In May, Cirencester is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cirencester.
Cirencester in May78June20° · 6.8 h
In June, Cirencester is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Cirencester.
Cirencester in June76July22° · 6.9 h
In July, Cirencester is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Cirencester.
Cirencester in July75August21° · 6.2 h
In August, Cirencester is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Cirencester.
Cirencester in August75September19° · 5.1 h
In September, Cirencester is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Cirencester.
Cirencester in September47October15° · 3.6 h
In October, Cirencester is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cirencester.
Cirencester in October24November11° · 2.4 h
In November, Cirencester is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cirencester.
Cirencester in November12December8° · 1.8 h
In December, Cirencester is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cirencester.
Cirencester in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cirencester
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 8° | 2° | 2.0 h | 11 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 8° | 2° | 2.8 h | 10 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 11° | 3° | 4.0 h | 11 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 14° | 5° | 5.8 h | 12 | 57 |
| MayMay | 69 | 17° | 8° | 6.8 h | 12 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 20° | 11° | 6.8 h | 11 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 22° | 13° | 6.9 h | 12 | 65 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 21° | 13° | 6.2 h | 11 | 67 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 19° | 11° | 5.1 h | 9 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 15° | 8° | 3.6 h | 12 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 11° | 5° | 2.4 h | 13 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 8° | 3° | 1.8 h | 13 | 69 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
51.72° N, 1.97° W · 112 m · Europe/London
Sunshine hours in Cirencester
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Cirencester, 33 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 24 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Cirencester: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cirencester has about 12 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Cirencester
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 90 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Cirencester
How breezy and how cloudy Cirencester is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cirencester typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Cirencester: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
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Cirencester in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cirencester has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 45
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 110 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Cirencester vs Cheltenham
In October the holiday weather in Cirencester and Cheltenham is about equally good (score 47 vs 48). During the day it is about as warm in Cheltenham as in Cirencester. Cheltenham gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Cirencester | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Cirencester ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Cirencester
When is the best time to visit Cirencester?
The best time to visit Cirencester is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cirencester?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Cirencester?
Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is October with 77 mm. The driest month is February with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cirencester get?
Cirencester gets around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Cirencester in?
Cirencester is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Cirencester?
Cirencester has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 71, summer holidays 75, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 14.