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 31st March 2023
The rain will be bucketing down in Colchester today. The temperature is expected to peak at around 12°C (but it will feel like 10°C due to the wind chill factor).
The prospect of rain is high (around a 94% chance). Bring the washing in. Humidity today will be around 92%.
The UV Index today is 2 (low). No sun protection is required. You can safely stay outside.
Visibility today is moderate. You should be able to see for 4 to 10 km (2.5 to 6.2 miles). Wind speed (noon) is estimated at 9 mph (gentle breeze). It will be blowing south.
Weather Forecast Tonight - Colchester - Friday 31st March 2023
It will be overcast in Colchester tonight. The minimum temperature at night is going to be 8°C (but it is going to feel like 4°C).
There is a good chance it will rain tonight (54% to be precise). Humidity will be around 93%.
The wind speed this evening will be approximately 13 mph (moderate breeze), blowing north west.
Weather Forecast Tomorrow - Colchester - Saturday 1st April 2023
It will be overcast in Colchester tomorrow. Peak daytime temperature should be approximately 10°C (it will feel like 6 °C).
The probability of rain is 53%. Humidity tomorrow is forecast to be around 82%.
The UV Index should be around 2 (low).
The visibility tomorrow will be good. You should be able to see places as far as 10 to 20 km away (6.2 to 12.4 miles).
The wind speed tomorrow at noon is forecast to be 13 mph (moderate breeze). The wind direction will be north north 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 31st March - Day | Heavy Rain | 12 | - | 94 | 9 | 2 |
| Friday 31st March - Night | Overcast | - | 8 | 54 | 13 | - |
| Saturday 1st April - Day | Overcast | 10 | - | 53 | 13 | 2 |
| Saturday 1st April - Night | Overcast | - | 5 | 51 | 11 | - |
| Sunday 2nd April - Day | Cloudy | 9 | - | 7 | 11 | 4 |
| Sunday 2nd April - Night | Partly Cloudy | - | 3 | 2 | 7 | - |
| Monday 3rd April - Day | Sunny Day | 9 | - | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| Monday 3rd April - Night | Clear Night | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | - |
| Tuesday 4th April - Day | Cloudy | 11 | - | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Tuesday 4th April - Night | Cloudy | - | 4 | 5 | 4 | - |
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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