Essex weather
The Essex weather guide shows monthly weather averages (including daytime and night-time temperatures, rainfall and hours of sunshine) for Essex, England.
Essex weather averages
Check the Essex weather averages for each month of the year including maximum daytime and minimum night-time temperatures, monthly rainfall, number of days with rain and average daily hours of sunshine for Essex, England. The Essex weather averages shown below are for Basildon.
Essex weather by month
Check the weather for Essex, England for a particular month by selecting from the list below. The Essex monthly weather averages are for Basildon. This gives the best indication of what to expect from the weather months in advance.
Essex weather in January
The average maximum daytime temperature in Essex (Basildon) in January is a cold 7°C (45°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Essex (Basildon) during January.
- 7°C max day temperature
7 - 2 hours of sunshine per day
2 - 17 days with some rainfall
17 - 1°C min night temperature
1 - 55 mm of monthly rainfall
55
On average 55 mm (2.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Essex (Basildon) during January with rain falling on 17 days of the month.
Essex weather in February
The average maximum daytime temperature in Essex (Basildon) in February is a cold 7°C (45°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Essex (Basildon) during February.
- 7°C max day temperature7
- 2 hours of sunshine per day2
- 13 days with some rainfall
13 - 1°C min night temperature1
- 36 mm of monthly rainfall
36
On average 36 mm (1.4 inches) of rain normally falls in Essex (Basildon) during February with rain falling on 13 days of the month.
Essex weather in March
The average maximum daytime temperature in Essex (Basildon) in March is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Essex (Basildon) during March.
- 10°C max day temperature
10 - 3 hours of sunshine per day
3 - 15 days with some rainfall15
- 3°C min night temperature3
- 47 mm of monthly rainfall47
On average 47 mm (1.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Essex (Basildon) during March with rain falling on 15 days of the month.
Essex weather in April
The average maximum daytime temperature in Essex (Basildon) in April is a cool 13°C (55°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 4°C (39°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Essex (Basildon) during April.
- 13°C max day temperature
13 - 5 hours of sunshine per day
5 - 13 days with some rainfall13
- 4°C min night temperature4
- 45 mm of monthly rainfall45
On average 45 mm (1.8 inches) of rain normally falls in Essex (Basildon) during April with rain falling on 13 days of the month.
Essex weather in May
The average maximum daytime temperature in Essex (Basildon) in May is a comfortable 16°C (61°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 7°C (45°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in Essex (Basildon) during May.
- 16°C max day temperature
16 - 6 hours of sunshine per day
6 - 12 days with some rainfall
12 - 7°C min night temperature7
- 48 mm of monthly rainfall48
On average 48 mm (1.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Essex (Basildon) during May with rain falling on 12 days of the month.
Essex weather in June
The average maximum daytime temperature in Essex (Basildon) in June is a comfortable 19°C (66°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 7 hours of sunshine a day in Essex (Basildon) during June.
- 19°C max day temperature
19 - 7 hours of sunshine per day
7 - 12 days with some rainfall12
- 10°C min night temperature10
- 53 mm of monthly rainfall53
On average 53 mm (2.1 inches) of rain normally falls in Essex (Basildon) during June with rain falling on 12 days of the month.
Essex weather in July
The average maximum daytime temperature in Essex (Basildon) in July is a warm 22°C (72°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 12°C (54°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in Essex (Basildon) during July.
- 22°C max day temperature
22 - 6 hours of sunshine per day6
- 10 days with some rainfall10
- 12°C min night temperature12
- 45 mm of monthly rainfall45
On average 45 mm (1.8 inches) of rain normally falls in Essex (Basildon) during July with rain falling on 10 days of the month.
Essex weather in August
The average maximum daytime temperature in Essex (Basildon) in August is a warm 22°C (72°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 12°C (54°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in Essex (Basildon) during August.
- 22°C max day temperature22
- 6 hours of sunshine per day6
- 11 days with some rainfall11
- 12°C min night temperature12
- 52 mm of monthly rainfall52
On average 52 mm (2 inches) of rain normally falls in Essex (Basildon) during August with rain falling on 11 days of the month.
Essex weather in September
The average maximum daytime temperature in Essex (Basildon) in September is a comfortable 19°C (66°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Essex (Basildon) during September.
- 19°C max day temperature19
- 5 hours of sunshine per day5
- 12 days with some rainfall12
- 10°C min night temperature10
- 57 mm of monthly rainfall57
On average 57 mm (2.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Essex (Basildon) during September with rain falling on 12 days of the month.
Essex weather in October
The average maximum daytime temperature in Essex (Basildon) in October is a comfortable 14°C (57°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 7°C (45°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Essex (Basildon) during October.
- 14°C max day temperature14
- 3 hours of sunshine per day3
- 14 days with some rainfall14
- 7°C min night temperature7
- 60 mm of monthly rainfall60
On average 60 mm (2.4 inches) of rain normally falls in Essex (Basildon) during October with rain falling on 14 days of the month.
Essex weather in November
The average maximum daytime temperature in Essex (Basildon) in November is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 4°C (39°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Essex (Basildon) during November.
- 10°C max day temperature10
- 2 hours of sunshine per day2
- 15 days with some rainfall15
- 4°C min night temperature4
- 58 mm of monthly rainfall58
On average 58 mm (2.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Essex (Basildon) during November with rain falling on 15 days of the month.
Essex weather in December
The average maximum daytime temperature in Essex (Basildon) in December is a cool 8°C (46°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 2°C (36°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Essex (Basildon) during December.
- 8°C max day temperature8
- 1 hour of sunshine per day
1 - 15 days with some rainfall15
- 2°C min night temperature2
- 58 mm of monthly rainfall58
On average 58 mm (2.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Essex (Basildon) during December with rain falling on 15 days of the month.
Essex destinations
Browse the destinations below to find a holiday weather guide to help you plan your next holiday to Essex. If you can't find the destination you are looking for, try the destination search.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Top destinations in Essex
- Aveley
- Basildon
- Billericay
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Brightlingsea
- Canvey Island
- Chelmsford
- Chigwell
- Clacton-on-Sea
- Colchester
- Corringham
- Dunmow
- Finchingfield
- Grays
- Great Dunmow
- Great Yeldham
- Halstead
- Harlow
- Harwich
- Hockley
- Leigh-on-Sea
- Rainham
- Rayleigh
- Saffron Walden
- South Woodham Ferrers
- Southend-on-Sea
- Southminster
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Wickford
Places starting with A
Places starting with B
- Banbury
- Barling
- Basildon
- Battlesbridge
- Benfleet
- Bicknacre
- Billericay
- Birch
- Birchanger
- Black Notley
- Blackheath
- Blackmore
- Bobbingworth
- Bocking
- Boreham
- Bradwell
- Bradwell-on-Sea
- Braintree
- Braiswick
- Braxted
- Brentwood
- Brightlingsea
- Broomfield
- Burnham-on-Crouch
- Bush Fair
Places starting with C
- Canfield
- Canvey Island
- Chadwell St Mary
- Chafford Hundred
- Chelmer Village
- Chelmsford
- Chigwell
- Chipping Ongar
- Churchend
- Clacton-on-Sea
- Clavering
- Coggeshall
- Colchester
- Copford
- Corringham
- Coryton
- Cressing
Places starting with D
Places starting with E
- Earls Colne
- East Horndon
- Eastern Avenue
- Eastwood
- Eight Ash Green
- Elmstead Market
- Elsenham
- Epping
- Epping Green
Places starting with F
Places starting with G
- Galleywood
- Galmington
- Gardiners Way
- Gosfield
- Grays
- Great Baddow
- Great Bentley
- Great Chesterford
- Great Dunmow
- Great Horkesley
- Great Parndon
- Great Sampford
- Great Totham
- Great Wakering
- Great Waltham
- Great Wigborough
- Great Yeldham
- Greenstead
Places starting with H
- Hadleigh
- Halstead
- Harlow
- Harwich
- Hatfield Broad Oak
- Hatfield Peverel
- Hawkwell
- Hempstead
- Herongate
- Heybridge
- Hockley
- Holland-on-Sea
- Hook End
- Howe Green
- Hullbridge
- Hutton
Places starting with I
Places starting with J
Places starting with K
Places starting with L
- Laindon
- Langam
- Latchingdon
- Lawford
- Layer de la Haye
- Layer Marney
- Leaden Roding
- Leigh-on-Sea
- Lexden
- Little Bentley
- Little Bromley
- Little Clacton
- Little End
- Little Oakley
- Little Waltham
- Little Warley
- Loughton
Places starting with M
Places starting with N
Places starting with O
Places starting with P
Places starting with Q
Places starting with R
- Rainham
- Rayleigh
- Rayne
- Rettendon
- Rettendon Common
- Rivenhall End North
- Rivenhall End South
- Rochford
- Roxwell
Places starting with S
- Saffron Walden
- Saint Osyth
- Sewardstone
- Sheering
- Shenfield
- Shoeburyness
- Shrub End
- Sible Hedingham
- South Benfleet
- South Fields
- South Green
- South Ockendon
- South Woodham Ferrers
- Southend-on-Sea
- Southminster
- Springfield
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Stansted
- Stansted Mountfitchet
- Stanway
- Stapleford Abbotts
- Stebbing
- Steeple Bumpstead
- Stock
- Stow Maries
- Sturmer
Places starting with T
- Takeley
- Tendring
- Thaxted
- Theydon Bois
- Thornwood
- Thorpe Le Soken
- Thorrington
- Thundersley
- Tilbury
- Tillingham
- Tiptree
- Tollesbury
Places starting with U
Places starting with V
Places starting with W
- Waltham Abbey
- Walton on the Naze
- Warley
- Weeley
- Weeley Heath
- Wendens Ambo
- West Bergholt
- West Hanningfield
- West Horndon
- West Mersea
- West Thurrock
- Westcliff-on-Sea
- White Roding
- Wickford
- Wickham Bishops
- Witham
- Wivenhoe
- Wix
- Woodham Mortimer
- Writtle