Essex weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in Essex is expected to be 19°C. Select a day from the live weather forecast for Essex (Chelmsford), UK for more weather parameters.

Saturday
9th May
19

7

11

4
Sunday
10th May
14

5

5

4
Monday
11th May
13

2

7

4
Tuesday
12th May
17

4

3

4
Wednesday
13th May
16

8

6

4

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:03 on Saturday 9th May 2026 GMT

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Essex weather for Saturday 9th May 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Essex with a maximum temperature of 19°C, maximum UV of 4 (Moderate) and 11 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 14 kph from the east.

19
°C maximum temperature
7
°C minimum temperature
scattered clouds
11
hours of sunshine
4
UV index (Moderate)
0
mm of rainfall expected
19
°C wind chill
14
kph wind from E

Essex weather for Sunday 10th May 2026

Expect broken clouds in Essex with a maximum temperature of 14°C, maximum UV of 4 (Moderate) and 5 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 21 kph from the north-east.

14
°C maximum temperature
5
°C minimum temperature
broken clouds
5
hours of sunshine
4
UV index (Moderate)
0
mm of rainfall expected
0
no heat & humidity
21
kph wind from NE

Essex weather for Monday 11th May 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Essex with a maximum temperature of 13°C, maximum UV of 4 (Moderate) and 7 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a fresh breeze of 29 kph from the north.

13
°C maximum temperature
2
°C minimum temperature
scattered clouds
7
hours of sunshine
4
UV index (Moderate)
0
mm of rainfall expected
13
°C wind chill
29
kph wind from N

Essex weather for Tuesday 12th May 2026

Expect broken clouds in Essex with a maximum temperature of 17°C, maximum UV of 4 (Moderate) and 3 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 17 kph from the west.

17
°C maximum temperature
4
°C minimum temperature
broken clouds
3
hours of sunshine
4
UV index (Moderate)
0
mm of rainfall expected
17
°C wind chill
17
kph wind from W

Essex weather for Wednesday 13th May 2026

Expect sunshine and showers in Essex with a maximum temperature of 16°C, maximum UV of 4 (Moderate) and 6 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0-2 mm of rainfall expected with 47% chance of some rain and a moderate breeze of 24 kph from the west.