Chelmsford Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Chelmsford Weather Trend Graph


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

Yearly Summary 2026


40°C
Highest Temp
2 Jul. 26

-18°C
Lowest Temp
8 Feb. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust32.41°C

Coldest MonthFebruary-7.34°C

Wettest MonthMarch7.94mm

Windiest MonthJanuary18.69km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Chelmsford historically?

July is historically Chelmsford's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 29°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 40°C on 2026-07-02.

2. What is the coldest month in Chelmsford historically?

January is Chelmsford's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -6°C. The all-time record low of -25°C was recorded on 2016-02-14.

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

Chelmsford's average annual rainfall is approximately 1244.6mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

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

Chelmsford historically records approximately 169.8 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 14.06 days.

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

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Chelmsford is 40°C on 2026-07-02.

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

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Chelmsford is -25°C on 2016-02-14.

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

Chelmsford experiences its strongest winds during March. The historic gust record of 46.9 kph was recorded on 2012-10-29.

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

Usually, Chelmsford's humidity peaks in February at around 77.5% and drops to its lowest in April at approximately 69.06%.