Essex Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Essex Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


42°C
Highest Temp
3 Jul. 26

-15°C
Lowest Temp
30 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJuly34.67°C

Coldest MonthFebruary-4.35°C

Wettest MonthJuly8.79mm

Windiest MonthJanuary23.45km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Essex historically?

July is historically Essex's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 30°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 42°C on 2026-07-03.

2. What is the coldest month in Essex historically?

January is Essex's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -2°C. The all-time record low of -19°C was recorded on 2015-02-20.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Essex over the past 17 years?

Essex's average annual rainfall is approximately 1472.5mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Essex experience on average per year?

Essex historically records approximately 174.2 rainy days per year. July has the highest number of rain days at an average of 18.1 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Essex?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Essex is 42°C on 2026-07-03.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Essex?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Essex is -19°C on 2015-02-20.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Essex historically?

Essex experiences its strongest winds during March. The historic gust record of 58 kph was recorded on 2012-10-29.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Essex during a year?

Usually, Essex's humidity peaks in May at around 75.3% and drops to its lowest in November at approximately 69.9%.