August Rainfall and Precipitation in Essex

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Essex, the United Kingdom in August.

Essex, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences in August precipitation ranging from a moderate 63 mm (2.5 in) in Maldon to a moderate 69 mm (2.7 in) in Great Yeldham. August is a summer month.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Essex precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Essex, the United Kingdom receive in August?

Southend-on-Sea stays mostly dry in August, with average rainfall close to 67 mm (2.6 in).

How many days does it rain in Essex, the United Kingdom in August?

Expect around 12 days rainy days in Southend-on-Sea during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Essex, the United Kingdom?

No. August sits outside the typical rainy season in Essex, the United Kingdom, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in August in Essex, the United Kingdom?

Great Yeldham is the wettest city in Essex, the United Kingdom in August according to our database, with average rainfall of around 69 mm (2.7 in).

What is the driest city in August in Essex, the United Kingdom?

Maldon is the driest city we have data for in Essex, the United Kingdom in August, with monthly rainfall close to 63 mm (2.5 in).

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