What’s the climate like in Essex?
The current climate of Essex features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Essex in recent years was 36°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in February 2018.
On average, Essex gets 618 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of England? Check out the weather and climate in places like London, Edinburgh, Cornwall, or have a look at other destinations in England.
Best time to visit Essex?
The best time to visit Essex for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Essex. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Essex
The climate table of Essex shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 50 | 80 | 59 | 24 | 42 | 42 | 47 | 58 | 37 | 65 | 59 | 55 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,5 | 0,8 | 1,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,1 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 618 mm per year, averaging 52 mm per month
- Snowfall: 3,4 cm per year
- Driest months: 24 mm in April, 37 mm in September and 42 mm in May
- Wettest months: 80 mm in February, 65 mm in October and 59 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Essex
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Essex, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Essex
This graph shows how much precipitation Essex, England, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Essex
This graph shows how much snow Essex, England, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Essex
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Essex, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Essex
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Essex, England. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Essex
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Essex, England, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Essex
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Essex, England, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Essex by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Essex. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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