Weather in May in Essex
Planning a getaway to Essex this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Essex in May?
Essex is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Essex generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C in Frinton-on-Sea to 18°C in Harlow. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Harlow and 10°C in Frinton-on-Sea.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Clacton-on-Sea with an average of 54 mm to moderate rainfall in Saffron Walden with 61 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 195 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.For specific regional insights in Essex for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Essex climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Essex?
Southend-on-Sea
In May Southend-on-Sea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Colchester
In May Colchester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Clacton-on-Sea
In May Clacton-on-Sea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Brightlingsea
In May Brightlingsea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Takeley
In May Takeley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 May the best time to visit Essex?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Southend-on-Sea, May might be a good time to visit Essex.
On average, the best time to visit Essex is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Southend-on-Sea. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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