Chelmsford Weather in August

What's the weather like in Chelmsford (England) in August 2024?

The climate in Chelmsford during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Chelmsford and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Chelmsford weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.5°C 70.6°F
Nightly temperature 11.4°C 52.4°F
Average temperature 16.4°C 61.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 51 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 17.1°C 62.8°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Chelmsford with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Chelmsford

Chelmsford average temperature in August

August rainfall

Chelmsford average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Chelmsford average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chelmsford in August 2024.

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Chelmsford weather stats

Chelmsford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.3°C 70.3°F
Driest month: February 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: June 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 6.2°C 43.2°F
Wettest month: November 57mm 2.2ins
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