Bourton on the Water, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Bourton on the Water is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,181. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,181 Population 667/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population4,181
Density667/mi²
Veterans5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Population4,181
Population Density667 / sq mi
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates51.8858°, -1.7549°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)

About Bourton on the Water

Bourton on the Water is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,181. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Bourton on the Water

Bourton on the Water has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.1° 0.0
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 2.2° / 8.1° 0.0
Apr 9.5°C / 49°F 5° / 14° 0.0
May 12.6°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.3° 0.0
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 11° / 20° 0.0
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13° / 22.4° 0.0
Aug 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 0.0
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.5° 0.0
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.7° 0.0
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.7° / 10.5° 0.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.6° / 7.9° 0.0
Bourton on the Water experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density667/sq mi
Coordinates51.8858°N, 1.7549°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 76 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 97 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 123 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 146 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 123 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 45 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 122 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 117 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 17 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 123 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 145 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 123 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 126 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 133 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 107 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 116 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 105 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 132 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 97 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Bourton on the Water has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Bourton on the Water

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bourton-on-the-Water Primary Academy - - - -
The Cotswold Academy - - - -
Cold Aston Church of England Primary School - - - -
The Rissington School - - - -
The Rissington School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bourton on the Water

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greatest Hits Radio - AAC+ 48 kbps
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
Vibe Central Radio club, club dance MP3 320 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton - AAC+ 64 kbps
POP DAB pop MP3 128 kbps
LASER558 - MP3 128 kbps
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
itisnow Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cherwell - MP3 128 kbps
Windrush Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Dean Radio local radio, pop MP3 128 kbps
Cotswold Hospital Radio - MP3 96 kbps
Radio Groovy - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bourton on the Water

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Almonry Museum and Heritage Centre
Broadway Museum and Art Gallery
Chedworth Roman Villa museum
Chipping Norton Museum
Cirencester Air Raid Shelter
Corinium Museum
Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection
Court Barn
Gordon Russell Museum
Hailes Abbey
Shipston Museum
Swinford Museum
The Old Mill
The Old Prison
Tolsey Museum
Tool Shed Exhibition
Wellington Aviation Museum
Winchcombe Museum
Winchcombe Railway Museum

Libraries in Bourton on the Water

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bampton Library0.0
Broadway Library0.0
Burford Library0.0
Burford Tolsey Archive0.0
Carterton Library0.0
Chipping Norton Library0.0
Cirencester Library0.0
Cricklade Library0.0
Evesham Public Library0.0
Fairford Library0.0
Faringdon Library0.0
George Moore Community Centre0.0
Lechlade Community Library & Visitor Information Centre0.0
Libary0.0
LIbrary (L) Block0.0
Moreton-in-Marsh Library0.0
The Library0.0
Winchcombe Library0.0
Wychwoods Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bourton on the Water

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cirencester Markets
High Street Market Amenity Area
Number 31
The Tolsey

Hotels in Bourton on the Water

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chester House Hotel
Dial House
HF Holidays Harrington House
HF Holidays Jubilee Cottage
HF Holidays Windrush Cottage
Lords of the Manor
Lower Slaughter Manor
Lower Slaughter Manor
The Old Manse
The Slaughters Country Inn
Wyck Hill House Hotel & Spa

Restaurants in Bourton on the Water

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chalo India
Cor Blimey
Small Talk Tea Room
The Chestnut Tree
The Croft
The Rose Tree
Venezia

Cafes in Bourton on the Water

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A'moore Coffee House
Bourton Riverside Café
Box Bush
Coffee Hub
Green & Pleasant
The Den
Waterfront Tea Room and Eatery

Zoos in Bourton on the Water

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Birdland Park and Gardens

Veterinaries in Bourton on the Water

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dragon Vets

Gas Stations in Bourton on the Water

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Texaco
The Co-operative Food

Gyms in Bourton on the Water

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Runner Bean Health & Fitness

Golf Courses in Bourton on the Water

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Naunton Downs Golf Club

Breweries in Bourton on the Water

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cotswold Lakes Brew Co.
Donnington Brewery
Hawkstone Brewery
North Cotswold Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Bourton on the Water

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bourton on the Water

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bourton on the Water

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Baxterley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bericote Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Camp Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bourton on the Water

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bourton-on-the-Water Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bourton on the Water

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bourton-on-the-Water Baptist Church
Saint Mary
Saint Peter
St Andrew
St Andrews
St James', Clapton
St John the Baptist, Great Rissington
St Laurence's Church
St Lawrence's Church
St Peter, Little Rissington

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bourton on the Water

What is the population of Bourton on the Water?

Bourton on the Water has a population of 4,181 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 667 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bourton on the Water?

Bourton on the Water has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

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