When is the best time to go to Chelmsford

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Chelmsford, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Chelmsford weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Chelmsford are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Chelmsford January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 54mm 1.8hrs 9.7hrs

January in Chelmsford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chelmsford for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Chelmsford and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Chelmsford with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Chelmsford weather in January »

February

Chelmsford February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 36mm 2.6hrs 11.2hrs

February in Chelmsford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chelmsford for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Chelmsford and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chelmsford with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Chelmsford weather in February »

March

Chelmsford March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 46mm 3.8hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Chelmsford is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chelmsford for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Chelmsford and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chelmsford with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Chelmsford weather in March »

April

Chelmsford April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 44mm 5hrs 15hrs

Chelmsford's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chelmsford.

April is in the spring in Chelmsford and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Chelmsford with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Chelmsford weather in April »

May

Chelmsford May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 46mm 6.7hrs 16.9hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Chelmsford and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chelmsford, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Chelmsford and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Chelmsford with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Chelmsford weather in May »

June

Chelmsford June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 51mm 7.4hrs 9.7hrs

The weather in June in Chelmsford is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chelmsford, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Chelmsford and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Chelmsford weather in June »

July

Chelmsford July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 47mm 6.5hrs 11.2hrs

July in Chelmsford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chelmsford, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Chelmsford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Chelmsford with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Chelmsford weather in July »

August

Chelmsford August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 51mm 6.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Chelmsford is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chelmsford, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Chelmsford and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

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.

Chelmsford weather in August »

September

Chelmsford September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 50mm 5.2hrs 15hrs

Chelmsford's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chelmsford, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Chelmsford and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chelmsford with around 50mm 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Chelmsford weather in September »

October

Chelmsford October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 53mm 3.8hrs 16.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Chelmsford and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chelmsford.

October is in the fall / autumn in Chelmsford and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chelmsford with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Chelmsford weather in October »

November

Chelmsford November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 57mm 2.5hrs 9.7hrs

November in Chelmsford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chelmsford for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Chelmsford and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Chelmsford with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Chelmsford weather in November »

December

Chelmsford December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 55mm 1.7hrs 11.2hrs

December in Chelmsford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chelmsford for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Chelmsford and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Chelmsford with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Chelmsford weather in December »

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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
Warmest sea: September 17.2°C 63°F
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