When is the best time to go to Colchester
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Colchester, 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.
Average temperatures in Colchester
Colchester weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Colchester 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 49mm | 2.1hrs | 9.7hrs |
Colchester's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colchester for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Colchester and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Colchester with around 49mm 1.9 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Colchester weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 34mm | 2.9hrs | 11.1hrs |
February in Colchester is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colchester for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Colchester 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 (34°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Colchester with around 34mm 1.3 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Colchester weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 44mm | 4hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Colchester is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colchester for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Colchester 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 (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Colchester with around 44mm 1.7 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 42mm | 5.5hrs | 15hrs |
Colchester's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Colchester.
April is in the spring in Colchester 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 Colchester with around 42mm 1.6 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 43mm | 7.2hrs | 17hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Colchester and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Colchester, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Colchester and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Colchester with around 43mm 1.7 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 46mm | 7.7hrs | 9.7hrs |
June in Colchester is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Colchester, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Colchester and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Colchester with around 46mm 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 44mm | 6.9hrs | 11.1hrs |
July in Colchester is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Colchester, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Colchester 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 Colchester with around 44mm 1.7 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 46mm | 6.7hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Colchester is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Colchester, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Colchester and is typically the 5th 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Colchester with around 46mm 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Colchester weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 47mm | 5.5hrs | 15hrs |
Colchester's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Colchester, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Colchester and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Colchester 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Colchester weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 50mm | 4.1hrs | 17hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Colchester and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Colchester.
October is in the fall / autumn in Colchester and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Colchester with around 50mm 2 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Colchester weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 58mm | 2.7hrs | 9.7hrs |
Colchester's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colchester for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Colchester and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Colchester with around 58mm 2.3 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Colchester weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 52mm | 2hrs | 11.1hrs |
December in Colchester is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colchester for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Colchester 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 Colchester with around 52mm 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Colchester weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 34mm 1.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.2°C 43.2°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 58mm 2.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 17.2°C 63°F |
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