Climate Insights for Wivenhoe
Essex, England, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Wivenhoe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 679 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wivenhoe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wivenhoe is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Wivenhoe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 26.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Wivenhoe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wivenhoe is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 39°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Wivenhoe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 21°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Wivenhoe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 39°F to 70°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 65°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Wivenhoe is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 679 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 74 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 39 mm. That's 35 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 8cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Wivenhoe is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.5 in. That's 1.4 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 3in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Wivenhoe is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.Wivenhoe is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Wivenhoe is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 55 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Wivenhoe is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 39°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wivenhoe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wivenhoe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.