Basildon
Essex, England, United Kingdom
Current Weather
12°53°
Light Rain
Feels Like: 12°54°
Min: 6°43°
Max: 16°61°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 13°C and dropping to 10°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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17:35
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16:43
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Basildon today, October 24, 2026
Basildon looks damp on October 24, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly.Basildon looks damp on October 24, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly.
The day peaks near 16°C and cools toward 6°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 88% and 92% and the peak around 20:00. Winds turn strong, with the highest speeds near 18:00 at about 29 km/h.The day peaks near 61°F and cools toward 43°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 88% and 92% and the peak around 20:00. Winds turn strong, with the highest speeds near 18:00 at about 18 mph.
Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 100% around 16:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 16:00. Expect visibility near 14.8 km, with poorer spells close to 7.5 km. Daylight runs from 07:48 to 17:35, lasting 9 hours 47 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 100% around 16:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 16:00. Expect visibility near 9.2 mi, with poorer spells close to 4.7 mi. Daylight runs from 07:48 to 17:35, lasting 9 hours 47 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, Basildon looks wet enough on October 24, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 16°C.Taken together, Basildon looks wet enough on October 24, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 61°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Basildon
How warm does it get in Basildon?
The warmest month in Basildon is July, with average high temperatures of 22°C. The average temperature during this period is around 19°C.The warmest month in Basildon is July, with average high temperatures of 72°F. The average temperature during this period is around 65°F.
How cold does it get in Basildon?
The coldest month in Basildon is January, with average low temperatures of 3°C. The average temperature during this period is around 5°C.The coldest month in Basildon is January, with average low temperatures of 37°F. The average temperature during this period is around 41°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Basildon?
The wettest month in Basildon is October, with an average of 67 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Basildon is October, with an average of 2.6 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Basildon?
The driest month in Basildon is April, with an average of 44 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Basildon is April, with an average of 1.7 in of precipitation.