When to go to Stratford-upon-Avon?
Shakespeare's birthplace stands on Henley Street, its timbered front opening straight onto the pavement, while Anne Hathaway's cottage keeps its thatch and its garden a walk away across the fields. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre plays all year on the bank of the Avon, and Holy Trinity Church, where the poet is buried, stands further downstream among the limes.
The best time to go
For the best weather in Stratford-upon-Avon, aim for May to August.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Stratford-upon-Avon
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5 | 44 | 5 | 50 |
| February | 4.8 | 65 | 7 | 47 |
| March | 6.1 | 87 | 7 | 51 |
| April | 8.4 | 53 | 9 | 60 |
| May | 10.3 | 73 | 13 | 66 |
| June | 11.9 | 57 | 16 | 76 |
| July | 10.5 | 79 | 17 | 70 |
| August | 9.9 | 38 | 18 | 72 |
| September | 7.6 | 103 | 15 | 57 |
| October | 6.0 | 95 | 12 | 51 |
| November | 4.3 | 84 | 8 | 46 |
| December | 2.7 | 73 | 6 | 41 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Stratford-upon-Avon, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is August (about 38 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 18°C). Over the year, an average of 850 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Stratford-upon-Avon?
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre
- Holy Trinity Church (Shakespeare's grave)
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Practical info
- Country: United Kingdom
- Station: Stratford-Upon-Avon Station
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