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Colchester weather in July (Essex, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Colchester in July? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Colchester during July to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in July. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 22°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Colchester in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 211 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're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a great time to visit. July and August 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 Colchester climate page with graphs.

 

Colchester, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

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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