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Chelmsford weather in October (Essex, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Chelmsford in October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Chelmsford includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Chelmsford in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 112 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chelmsford, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 112 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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

Interested in more climate information?

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