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Chelmsford weather in April (Essex, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Chelmsford in April? Check the weather first! Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In April, Chelmsford usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 14°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Chelmsford in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chelmsford climate page with graphs.

 

Chelmsford, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 53 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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