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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Civic Insight weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

24°C
Partly cloudyColchesterFeels like 24° · Wind 17 km/h · Humidity 60%
UV 6 HighSunrise 04:35Sunset 21:18
Today☁️26°17°💧61%
Thu☁️26°17°💧2%
Fri32°17°💧10%
Sat☁️25°18°💧19%
Sun☁️26°18°💧8%
Mon☁️26°17°💧25%
Tue☀️26°16°💧15%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

Colchester’s weather today is a mix of cloud and bright spells, with a moderate breeze from the south-west. The live forecast above shows the current temperature and any rain expected locally. This inland Essex town, close to the coast at Clacton, typically sees milder conditions than the open North Sea shore.

What will the weather in Colchester be like tomorrow?

Tomorrow’s outlook for Colchester remains unsettled, with showers likely by mid-morning and a freshening south-westerly wind. The weather in Colchester tomorrow should feel cooler than today, especially if you are out near Castle Park or the河边. Check the live forecast above for the hourly breakdown.

How long will this pattern last?

Looking ahead, the weather in Colchester 10 days suggests a gradual transition to drier, brighter conditions by the weekend. For a longer view, the 14 days weather Colchester outlook shows high pressure building from the west, but with a risk of overnight frost. For a more detailed timeline, the colchester weather forecast 15 days is available through the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK page, though shorter-range forecasts are more reliable.

Average high (Feb)8°C
Average low (Feb)2°C
Sunrise today07:13
Sunset today17:08
Is snow likely in Colchester this week?

Snow is not expected in the immediate forecast. The colchester weather snow risk is low while temperatures remain above freezing during the day, though a brief sleet shower cannot be ruled out overnight.

Where can I see hourly updates for Colchester?

For a minute-by-minute view, the colchester weather hourly breakdown is shown in the live forecast above. You can also check the colchester weather bbc page for their detailed three-hourly charts.

How does Colchester compare to coastal towns?

Colchester’s inland position means it can be a degree or two warmer than Clacton-on-Sea in summer, but also frostier on clear winter nights. The breeze is generally lighter than on the coast, though still noticeable from the south-west.

For conditions in other parts of the UK, visit our UK weather hub or see how the weather compares in Birmingham, Liverpool and Glasgow.