Chester Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Chester. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Chester has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 903 mm (36 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Chester enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 87 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation, while in March, Chester receives about 64 mm (2.5 in). For more details, please visit our Chester Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Chester can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year