Essex weather in April
Planning a journey to Essex this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Essex in April?
Essex is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Essex generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with moderate precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Frinton-on-Sea at 12°C to moderate in Stansted Mountfitchet at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Stansted Mountfitchet and 7°C in Frinton-on-Sea.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Clacton-on-Sea with an average of 47 mm to moderate rainfall in Roydon with 57 mm. Southend-on-Sea enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For specific regional insights in Essex for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Essex climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Essex?
Southend-on-Sea
In April Southend-on-Sea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Colchester
In April Colchester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Clacton-on-Sea
In April Clacton-on-Sea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Brightlingsea
In April Brightlingsea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Takeley
In April Takeley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Essex, in the United Kingdom.
Is April the best time to visit Essex?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Southend-on-Sea, April may not be the ideal time to visit Essex.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Southend-on-Sea. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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