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Weather in Essex for May 2026

Your guide to Essex weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Essex at the beginning of May is 15 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 17.6 °C by the end of May.

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  • Essex in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 17 rainy days and a total precipitation of 53.7 mm.

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Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
17
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
16°/7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
20 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
82 %
Avg humidity

Essex Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
2
Overcast
15°
3
Cloudy
14°
4
Overcast
13°
5
Heavy rain at times
15°
6
Moderate rain at times
13°
7
Patchy rain possible
17°
8
Patchy rain possible
16°
9
Moderate or heavy rain shower
17°
10
Sunny
16°
11
Moderate or heavy rain shower
17°
12
Patchy rain possible
17°
13
Overcast
18°
14
Cloudy
18°
15
Patchy rain possible
15°
16
Patchy rain possible
15°
17
Patchy rain possible
17°
18
Patchy rain possible
17°
19
Patchy rain possible
17°
20
Patchy rain possible
17°
21
Light rain shower
17°
22
Overcast
16°
23
Patchy rain possible
15°
24
Overcast
19°
25
Patchy rain possible
17°
26
Sunny
17°
27
Partly cloudy
16°
28
Light rain shower
17°
29
Cloudy
19°
30
Overcast
18°
31
Overcast
19°

Temperatures trend during May in Essex

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May weather in Essex day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /8° 2.4 mm 4
2 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /8° 1.5 mm 4
3 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 14° /5° 0.5 mm 3
4 May Overcast
Overcast
 13° /5° 0.5 mm 3
5 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 15° /5° 1.3 mm 4
6 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 13° /6° 3.5 mm 3
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 0.4 mm 4
8 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 0.7 mm 4
9 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 17° /8° 5.5 mm 4
10 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /8° 7 mm 5
11 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 17° /7° 1.7 mm 4
12 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /9° 1.3 mm 4
13 May Overcast
Overcast
 18° /9° 0.3 mm 4
14 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 18° /7° 1.1 mm 4
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /7° 1 mm 4
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /6° 3.7 mm 4
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 0.5 mm 4
18 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 2.4 mm 4
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /6° 0.7 mm 4
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /5° 0.1 mm 4
21 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 17° /6° 4.3 mm 4
22 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /7° 0.6 mm 4
23 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /5° 0.2 mm 4
24 May Overcast
Overcast
 19° /7° 2 mm 4
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 0.4 mm 4
26 May Sunny
Sunny
 17° /7° 4.1 mm 4
27 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /8° 1.9 mm 4
28 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 17° /8° 2.3 mm 4
29 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 19° /9° 0.6 mm 4
30 May Overcast
Overcast
 18° /9° 0.7 mm 4
31 May Overcast
Overcast
 19° /10° 0.5 mm 4
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Essex in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Essex forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Essex in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Essex during May?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 16° and cooler nights around 7°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Essex during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Essex during May, with a total of 53.7 mm spread over approximately 17 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
What are the typical wind conditions in Essex during May?
The average wind speed in Essex during May is 20 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Essex

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Essexs May weather 💧
Typically, Essex has 17 rainy days in May with a total of 53.7 mm of rainfall.
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