Essex Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Essex, the United Kingdom in April.

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Southend-on-Sea Colchester Clacton-on-Sea Brightlingsea

Planning a trip to Essex, the United Kingdom this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Essex in April

Essex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Essex generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Frinton-on-Sea at 12°C (54°F) to mild in Stansted Mountfitchet at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Stansted Mountfitchet and 7°C (45°F) in Frinton-on-Sea.

For a closer look at conditions across Essex, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Clacton-on-Sea with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Roydon with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Southend-on-Sea as an example - it receives around 166 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Essex by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Essex - and find the best time to visit. (based on Southend-on-Sea)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Essex →

Best Places to Visit in Essex in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Essex.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Essex

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Essex, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Essex (April)

Precipitation variation in Essex (April)

Southend-on-Sea

In April Southend-on-Sea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
166 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Southend-on-Sea →

Colchester

In April Colchester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
166 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
50 mm (2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Colchester →

Clacton-on-Sea

In April Clacton-on-Sea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
166 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Clacton-on-Sea →

Brightlingsea

In April Brightlingsea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
166 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Brightlingsea →

Takeley

In April Takeley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
166 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Essex in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Southend-on-Sea 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Colchester 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Clacton-on-Sea 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Brightlingsea 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Takeley 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Basildon 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Essex weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Essex, the United Kingdom in April?

Expect mixed weather across Essex, the United Kingdom in April. The popular destination of Southend-on-Sea averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Essex, the United Kingdom in April?

Average temperatures in Essex, the United Kingdom during April range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Southend-on-Sea.

Does Essex, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Essex, the United Kingdom. Southend-on-Sea averages only about 53 mm (2.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Essex, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Southend-on-Sea, April may not be the ideal time to visit Essex, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, July and August provide excellent weather in Southend-on-Sea. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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