Essex Climate by Month
The climate in Essex is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Essex, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -7°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Essex experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1257 mm of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Essex enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 131 mm of precipitation, while in September, Essex receives about 82 mm.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
Essex can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Essex.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Essex in the United States of America
During the months of June and September 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 131 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 82 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.
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