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Colchester weather in August (Essex, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Colchester compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Colchester during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 22°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 15°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Colchester in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Colchester. July and August 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 Colchester climate page with graphs.

 

Colchester, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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?

For visitors traveling to Colchester, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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