Essex weather in October
Planning a getaway to Essex this October 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 October?
Essex is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Essex generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Southend-on-Sea.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chelmsford with an average of 60 mm to moderate rainfall in Frinton-on-Sea with 81 mm. Southend-on-Sea enjoys a balanced 112 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Essex in October, 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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Essex?
Southend-on-Sea
In October 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 October Colchester 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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Clacton-on-Sea
In October Clacton-on-Sea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Brightlingsea
In October 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 October Takeley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 October the best time to visit Essex?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Southend-on-Sea, October might be a good time to visit Essex. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
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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