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Best time to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Go inMay–October

See a Royal Shakespeare Company play in the evening.

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Stratford-upon-Avon month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryPoor8°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
FebruaryPoor8°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
MarchMixed11°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
AprilGood14°CSome rainModerateAverageShakespeare’s Birthday
MayGood17°CSome rainModerateAverage–
JuneGood20°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–
JulyGood22°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–
AugustGood22°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–
SeptemberGreat19°CSome rainModerateAverage–
OctoberGood15°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
NovemberMixed11°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
DecemberPoor8°CSome rainModerateAverage–

Festivals, events and seasons in Stratford-upon-Avon

  • April🎉 Shakespeare’s BirthdayParade on the weekend nearest 23 April.

Good to know

  • Flights to Stratford-upon-Avon are usually cheapest in January–March and October–November.
  • Crowds and prices peak in June–August, so book early.

Shakespeare was born and buried in Stratford.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Stratford-upon-Avon?

The best time to visit Stratford-upon-Avon is May–October. See a Royal Shakespeare Company play in the evening.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Stratford-upon-Avon?

Flights are usually cheapest in January–March and October–November, when demand is lowest.

When is Stratford-upon-Avon busiest?

Stratford-upon-Avon is busiest in June–August.

What is the weather like in Stratford-upon-Avon?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C, and January the coolest at 8°C.

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