Weather in August in Essex
Planning a journey to Essex this August 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 August?
Essex is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Essex generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In August, it is summer.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C and nighttime temperatures around 15°C in Southend-on-Sea. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Essex.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Maldon with an average of 63 mm to moderate rainfall in Great Yeldham with 69 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 205 hours of sunshine in Southend-on-Sea. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Essex in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Essex climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Essex?
Southend-on-Sea
In August Southend-on-Sea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Colchester
In August Colchester generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Clacton-on-Sea
In August Clacton-on-Sea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Brightlingsea
In August Brightlingsea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Takeley
In August Takeley generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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 August the best time to visit Essex?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Essex 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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