If you’re looking for the latest weather forecast for Colchester in Essex, you’ve come to the right place.
Here you’ll find forecasts for today and tomorrow, as well as a 5-day forecast. We’ll tell you what to expect in terms of maximum temperature, sunshine, clouds, the chance of precipitation, wind speed, and UV index.
So whether you’re planning a day out or just want to be prepared for the week ahead, make sure you check out our Colchester weather forecast.
Weather Forecast Today - Colchester - Friday 22nd September 2023
It will be partly cloudy in Colchester today. The temperature is expected to peak at around 18°C (but it will feel like 16°C due to the wind chill factor).
There is a slight chance of it pouring down today (roughly a 6% likelihood). Humidity will be approximately 60%.
The UV Index should be around 4 (moderate). If you are spending time outside you should wear sunscreen and stay in the shade around midday.
Visibility today will be very good. From a good position, you should be able to see places as far as 20 to 40 km away (12.4 to 24.9 miles). The wind speed at midday will be around 9 mph (gentle breeze). The wind direction will be west.
Weather Forecast Tonight - Colchester - Friday 22nd September 2023
It will be partly cloudy in Colchester tonight. The minimum temperature at night is going to be 11°C (but it is going to feel like 9°C).
There is only a small chance of rain tonight (1% to be precise). Humidity will be around 83%.
The wind speed this evening will be approximately 9 mph (gentle breeze), blowing west.
Weather Forecast Tomorrow - Colchester - Saturday 23rd September 2023
It will be partly cloudy in Colchester tomorrow. The maximum daytime temperature will be around 18°C (it will feel like 16 °C).
There is only a small chance of rain tomorrow (5% to be precise). Expect humidity of approximately 60%.
The UV Index should be around 3 (moderate). If you are spending time outside you should wear sunscreen and stay in the shade around midday.
Visibility tomorrow will be very good. From a good position, you should be able to see places as far as 20 to 40 km away (12.4 to 24.9 miles).
The wind speed tomorrow at noon is forecast to be 7 mph (light breeze). The wind direction will be west.
5-Day Forecast For Colchester
A 5-day weather forecast for Colchester is shown in the table below.
Date | Weather Type | Day Max Temp (°C) | Night Min Temp (°C) | Chance of Rain (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Max UV |
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Friday 22nd September - Day | Partly Cloudy | 18 | - | 6 | 9 | 4 |
Friday 22nd September - Night | Partly Cloudy | - | 11 | 1 | 9 | - |
Saturday 23rd September - Day | Partly Cloudy | 18 | - | 5 | 7 | 3 |
Saturday 23rd September - Night | Cloudy | - | 12 | 3 | 7 | - |
Sunday 24th September - Day | Sunny Day | 19 | - | 3 | 16 | 3 |
Sunday 24th September - Night | Clear Night | - | 15 | 8 | 16 | - |
Monday 25th September - Day | Partly Cloudy | 21 | - | 12 | 11 | 3 |
Monday 25th September - Night | Partly Cloudy | - | 13 | 4 | 7 | - |
Tuesday 26th September - Day | Cloudy | 20 | - | 27 | 13 | 3 |
Tuesday 26th September - Night | Cloudy | - | 14 | 27 | 9 | - |
Forecast - Location Details
The weather forecast for Colchester is based on data provided by the Met Office for the location shown on the map below. The weather in other areas of Colchester may vary slightly.

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