Chelmsford weather

The Chelmsford weather guide shows monthly weather averages (including daytime and night-time temperatures, rainfall and hours of sunshine) for holidays in Chelmsford, Essex, England in 2026/2027.

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Chelmsford weather averages

Check the Chelmsford weather averages for each month of the year including maximum daytime and minimum night-time temperatures, monthly rainfall, number of days with rain and average daily hours of sunshine for Chelmsford, Essex, England.

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Chelmsford weather by month

Check the weather for Chelmsford, Essex, England for a particular month by selecting from the list below. This gives the best indication of what to expect from the weather months in advance.

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

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Chelmsford weather in January

The average maximum daytime temperature in Chelmsford in January is a cold 7°C (45°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Chelmsford during January.

• 7
  7°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 17
  17 days with some rainfall
• 1
  1°C min night temperature
• 55
  55 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 55 mm (2.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Chelmsford during January with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Chelmsford weather in February

The average maximum daytime temperature in Chelmsford in February is a cold 7°C (45°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Chelmsford during February.

• 7
  7°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 13
  13 days with some rainfall
• 1
  1°C min night temperature
• 36
  36 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 36 mm (1.4 inches) of rain normally falls in Chelmsford during February with rain falling on 13 days of the month.

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Chelmsford weather in March

The average maximum daytime temperature in Chelmsford in March is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Chelmsford during March.

• 10
  10°C max day temperature
• 4
  4 hours of sunshine per day
• 15
  15 days with some rainfall
• 3
  3°C min night temperature
• 47
  47 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 47 mm (1.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Chelmsford during March with rain falling on 15 days of the month.

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Chelmsford weather in April

The average maximum daytime temperature in Chelmsford in April is a cool 13°C (55°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 4°C (39°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Chelmsford during April.

• 13
  13°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 13
  13 days with some rainfall
• 4
  4°C min night temperature
• 45
  45 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 45 mm (1.8 inches) of rain normally falls in Chelmsford during April with rain falling on 13 days of the month.

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Chelmsford weather in May

The average maximum daytime temperature in Chelmsford in May is a comfortable 16°C (61°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 7°C (45°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in Chelmsford during May.

• 16
  16°C max day temperature
• 6
  6 hours of sunshine per day
• 12
  12 days with some rainfall
• 7
  7°C min night temperature
• 48
  48 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 48 mm (1.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Chelmsford during May with rain falling on 12 days of the month.

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Chelmsford weather in June

The average maximum daytime temperature in Chelmsford in June is a comfortable 19°C (66°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 7 hours of sunshine a day in Chelmsford during June.

• 19
  19°C max day temperature
• 7
  7 hours of sunshine per day
• 12
  12 days with some rainfall
• 10
  10°C min night temperature
• 53
  53 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 53 mm (2.1 inches) of rain normally falls in Chelmsford during June with rain falling on 12 days of the month.

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Chelmsford weather in July

The average maximum daytime temperature in Chelmsford in July is a warm 22°C (72°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 12°C (54°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in Chelmsford during July.

• 22
  22°C max day temperature
• 6
  6 hours of sunshine per day
• 10
  10 days with some rainfall
• 12
  12°C min night temperature
• 45
  45 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 45 mm (1.8 inches) of rain normally falls in Chelmsford during July with rain falling on 10 days of the month.

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Chelmsford weather in August

The average maximum daytime temperature in Chelmsford in August is a warm 22°C (72°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 12°C (54°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in Chelmsford during August.

• 22
  22°C max day temperature
• 6
  6 hours of sunshine per day
• 11
  11 days with some rainfall
• 12
  12°C min night temperature
• 52
  52 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 52 mm (2 inches) of rain normally falls in Chelmsford during August with rain falling on 11 days of the month.

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Chelmsford weather in September

The average maximum daytime temperature in Chelmsford in September is a comfortable 19°C (66°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Chelmsford during September.

• 19
  19°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 12
  12 days with some rainfall
• 10
  10°C min night temperature
• 57
  57 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 57 mm (2.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Chelmsford during September with rain falling on 12 days of the month.

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Chelmsford weather in October

The average maximum daytime temperature in Chelmsford in October is a comfortable 14°C (57°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 7°C (45°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Chelmsford during October.

• 14
  14°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 14
  14 days with some rainfall
• 7
  7°C min night temperature
• 60
  60 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 60 mm (2.4 inches) of rain normally falls in Chelmsford during October with rain falling on 14 days of the month.

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Chelmsford weather in November

The average maximum daytime temperature in Chelmsford in November is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 4°C (39°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Chelmsford during November.

• 10
  10°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 15
  15 days with some rainfall
• 4
  4°C min night temperature
• 58
  58 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 58 mm (2.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Chelmsford during November with rain falling on 15 days of the month.

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Chelmsford weather in December

The average maximum daytime temperature in Chelmsford in December is a cool 8°C (46°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 2°C (36°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Chelmsford during December.

• 8
  8°C max day temperature
• 1
  1 hour of sunshine per day
• 15
  15 days with some rainfall
• 2
  2°C min night temperature
• 58
  58 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 58 mm (2.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Chelmsford during December with rain falling on 15 days of the month.

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