Essex travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Essex with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Essex.

Essex travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Essex with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Essex - quick facts
Time difference UK +0 hours
Language(s) English
Currency Pound Sterling
Electricity G plug (230V)
Driving side Left
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Essex weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Chelmsford6
7°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Chelmsford7
10°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Chelmsford10
12°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Chelmsford12
16°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Chelmsford16
20°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Chelmsford20
22°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Chelmsford22
22°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Chelmsford22
19°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Chelmsford19
15°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Chelmsford15
10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Chelmsford10
7°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Chelmsford7
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
17 days with some rainfall in January in Chelmsford17
13 days with some rainfall in February in Chelmsford13
15 days with some rainfall in March in Chelmsford15
14 days with some rainfall in April in Chelmsford14
14 days with some rainfall in May in Chelmsford14
11 days with some rainfall in June in Chelmsford11
11 days with some rainfall in July in Chelmsford11
12 days with some rainfall in August in Chelmsford12
12 days with some rainfall in September in Chelmsford12
13 days with some rainfall in October in Chelmsford13
16 days with some rainfall in November in Chelmsford16
15 days with some rainfall in December in Chelmsford15

The Essex weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Chelmsford.

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Essex travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Essex from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Essex.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Essex travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Essex with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Essex, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Essex travel features

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Essex FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Essex including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

What is the time difference between Essex and the UK?

The time difference between Essex and the UK is UK time+0 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Essex?

The main language spoken in Essex is English.

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What is the currency in Essex?

The currency in Essex is the Pound Sterling (GBP).

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Which plugs are used in Essex?

Essex uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Essex?

They drive on the left side of the road in Essex.

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