Essex weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in Essex is expected to be 45°F. Select a day from the live weather forecast for Essex (Chelmsford), UK for more weather parameters.

Tuesday
23rd Dec
45

41

0

0
Wednesday
24th Dec
43

39

2

0
Thursday
25th Dec
41

37

5

0
Friday
26th Dec
43

36

2

0
Saturday
27th Dec
45

36

3

0

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:04 on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 GMT

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Essex weather for Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Expect overcast skies in Essex with a maximum temperature of 45°F and no hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 12 mph from the north-east.

45
°F maximum temperature
41
°F minimum temperature
overcast skies
0
hours of sunshine
0
UV index (None)
0
mm of rainfall expected
39
°F wind chill
12
mph wind from NE

Essex weather for Wednesday 24th December 2025

Expect broken clouds in Essex with a maximum temperature of 43°F and 2 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 14 mph from the north-east.

43
°F maximum temperature
39
°F minimum temperature
broken clouds
2
hours of sunshine
0
UV index (None)
0
mm of rainfall expected
36
°F wind chill
14
mph wind from NE

Essex weather for Thursday 25th December 2025

Expect scattered clouds in Essex with a maximum temperature of 41°F and 5 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a fresh breeze of 19 mph from the north-east.

41
°F maximum temperature
37
°F minimum temperature
scattered clouds
5
hours of sunshine
0
UV index (None)
0
mm of rainfall expected
32
°F wind chill
19
mph wind from NE

Essex weather for Friday 26th December 2025

Expect broken clouds in Essex with a maximum temperature of 43°F and 2 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 12 mph from the north-east.

43
°F maximum temperature
36
°F minimum temperature
broken clouds
2
hours of sunshine
0
UV index (None)
0
mm of rainfall expected
36
°F wind chill
12
mph wind from NE

Essex weather for Saturday 27th December 2025

Expect broken clouds in Essex with a maximum temperature of 45°F and 3 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 12 mph from the north-east.