Essex Weather in July

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

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

Considering a trip to Essex, the United Kingdom this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Essex in July

Essex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. July in Essex generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Frinton-on-Sea at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Stansted Mountfitchet at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Stansted Mountfitchet and 15°C (59°F) in Frinton-on-Sea.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Maldon with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Saffron Walden with 65 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Southend-on-Sea sees close to 211 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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 July

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

Temperature range in Essex (July)

Precipitation variation in Essex (July)

Southend-on-Sea

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
211 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Southend-on-Sea →

Colchester

In July Colchester generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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

Clacton-on-Sea

In July Clacton-on-Sea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
211 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Clacton-on-Sea →

Brightlingsea

In July Brightlingsea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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

Takeley

In July 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.

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

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Essex, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United Kingdom reached 39°C (102°F) in Nottingham on July 19, 2022.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Southend-on-Sea 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Colchester 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Clacton-on-Sea 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Brightlingsea 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Takeley 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Basildon 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Essex weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Essex, the United Kingdom generally has perfect weather conditions. Southend-on-Sea sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

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

In Southend-on-Sea, the average daytime high in July is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Essex, the United Kingdom during July, with Southend-on-Sea averaging close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

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

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Essex, the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in Southend-on-Sea is perfect.

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

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