Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Essex with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Essex in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Essex with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 21°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Essex will be around 31°C, with nights close to 20°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 71 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 20% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Essex. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Essex in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
71 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Essex?
August is a great month to be in Essex for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Essex in August
With 37°C, Essex hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Essex
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Essex, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Essex
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Essex, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Essex.
Daily UV Index in August in Essex
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Essex, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Essex Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Essex, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Essex Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Essex, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Essex
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Essex. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
