Chelmsford weather in February (Essex, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Chelmsford as February approaches? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During February, Chelmsford usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. February marks the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Chelmsford in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 78 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Chelmsford. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chelmsford, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 78 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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