Colchester Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Colchester is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Colchester experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in February to a pleasant 21°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 11°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Colchester receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 528 mm annually. The climate in Colchester shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in November, with an average of 62 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days. In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 28 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Colchester Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Colchester offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between December (9.4 hours daily) and June (6.8 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Colchester.
The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 82%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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During the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 62 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 281 hours of sunshine.
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