Essex Weather in August

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

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

Are you planning a trip a to Essex, the United Kingdom in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Essex in August

Essex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Essex generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Southend-on-Sea. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Essex, the United Kingdom.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Essex, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Maldon with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Great Yeldham with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Southend-on-Sea enjoys approximately 205 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Essex, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Essex (August)

Precipitation variation in Essex (August)

Southend-on-Sea

In August Southend-on-Sea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
205 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Southend-on-Sea →

Colchester

In August Colchester generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
205 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Colchester →

Clacton-on-Sea

In August Clacton-on-Sea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
205 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Clacton-on-Sea →

Brightlingsea

In August Brightlingsea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
205 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Brightlingsea →

Takeley

In August Takeley generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
205 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Takeley →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Southend-on-Sea 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Colchester 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Clacton-on-Sea 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Brightlingsea 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Takeley 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Basildon 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Essex weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Essex, the United Kingdom in August. The popular destination of Southend-on-Sea averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this summer month.

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

Average temperatures in Essex, the United Kingdom during August range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Southend-on-Sea.

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

August is on the drier side in Essex, the United Kingdom. Southend-on-Sea averages only about 67 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Essex, the United Kingdom with overall perfect weather in Southend-on-Sea. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Southend-on-Sea. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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