Best Time to Visit Essex: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Essex: August, September, June, May.
- Best months for Essex: August, September, June, May.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, June, May.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.8).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -1°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.8 |
| February | 6°C | 0°C | 83 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.1 |
| March | 10°C | 3°C | 114 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.7 |
| April | 16°C | 9°C | 97 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 21°C | 14°C | 96 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 26°C | 19°C | 90 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 29°C | 22°C | 97 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| August | 28°C | 22°C | 93 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 25°C | 18°C | 118 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| October | 19°C | 12°C | 103 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 13°C | 6°C | 86 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.4 |
| December | 7°C | 2°C | 109 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Essex?
The best months are August, September, June, May.
When is the rainy season in Essex?
The wettest months are July, June, May.