Climate normals · 1970–2000
Colchester Climate
Colchester is a city in United Kingdom (ENG) with a population of about 130,245. Its average annual temperature is 9.9°C (50°F), with roughly 553 mm of rain per year.
9.9°C
Avg Temp
553
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Colchester Climate
Colchester has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F) and receives about 553 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.9°C
Avg Temp
553
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 39° | 49 mm |
| February | 4° / 39° | 33 mm |
| March | 6° / 43° | 40 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 40 mm |
| May | 12° / 53° | 41 mm |
| June | 15° / 58° | 52 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 37 mm |
| August | 17° / 63° | 47 mm |
| September | 14° / 58° | 50 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 56 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 57 mm |
| December | 5° / 41° | 51 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Colchester
The most comfortable months to visit Colchester are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 22°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Colchester are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Colchester, United Kingdom has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C and about 553 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Colchester average about 22°C (72°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.