Stratford-upon-Avon weather forecast
UK towns · Warwickshire, England · 52.19°N 1.71°W
Stratford-upon-Avon, in Warwickshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 21.7°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.8°C. The town sees roughly 813mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5° | 1.8° | 56mm | 11 |
| Feb | 9.7° | 3.6° | 68mm | 12 |
| Mar | 10.7° | 3.6° | 65mm | 14 |
| Apr | 13.2° | 4.3° | 44mm | 11 |
| May | 16.8° | 8.2° | 68mm | 12 |
| Jun | 20.2° | 11.1° | 62mm | 10 |
| Jul | 21.4° | 13° | 75mm | 14 |
| Aug | 21.7° | 13.4° | 49mm | 10 |
| Sep | 19.5° | 11.3° | 82mm | 11 |
| Oct | 15.1° | 8.8° | 102mm | 15 |
| Nov | 10.7° | 5.1° | 64mm | 11 |
| Dec | 8.3° | 3.7° | 78mm | 15 |
Seasons in Stratford-upon-Avon
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Stratford-upon-Avon climb from 10.7°C in March to 16.8°C by May, while nights ease from 3.6°C to 8.2°C. The season brings around 177mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 21.1°C, peaking in August at 21.7°C. August is usually the driest of the summer months (49mm over ~10 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Stratford-upon-Avon gets roughly 16.5 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 19.5°C in September to 10.7°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (102mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.0°C, with January the coldest month (average low 1.8°C, daytime high 7.5°C). Expect about 38 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.5 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Stratford-upon-Avon compares
| Stratford-upon-Avon | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 813mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 146 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 21.1°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.0°C | 3.4°C |
Stratford-upon-Avon is about 23% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Stratford-upon-Avon weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Stratford-upon-Avon?
August is typically the warmest month in Stratford-upon-Avon, with average daytime highs of 21.7°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 21.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Stratford-upon-Avon?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 102mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days. April is typically the driest (44mm).
How much does it rain in Stratford-upon-Avon per year?
Stratford-upon-Avon receives roughly 813mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 146 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Winter nights (December–February) in Stratford-upon-Avon average around 3.0°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.8°C).
When is the best time to visit Stratford-upon-Avon for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Stratford-upon-Avon. August is typically the driest of the warm months (49mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 21.7°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Stratford-upon-Avon's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Stratford-upon-Avon receives 813mm of rain a year, about 23% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 21.1°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.0°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Stratford-upon-Avon?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Stratford-upon-Avon averages 146 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (102mm) and April the driest (44mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Stratford-upon-Avon?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.