Chester weather forecast
UK towns · Cheshire, England · 53.19°N 2.89°W
Chester, in Cheshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.2°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.4°C. The town sees roughly 1012mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8° | 2.4° | 79mm | 13 |
| Feb | 9.5° | 3.6° | 100mm | 15 |
| Mar | 10.6° | 3.4° | 77mm | 14 |
| Apr | 12.9° | 4.4° | 49mm | 10 |
| May | 16.3° | 8.2° | 67mm | 13 |
| Jun | 19.3° | 11° | 66mm | 12 |
| Jul | 20° | 12.6° | 101mm | 16 |
| Aug | 20.2° | 12.8° | 81mm | 14 |
| Sep | 18.3° | 11.1° | 87mm | 13 |
| Oct | 14.6° | 8.7° | 122mm | 17 |
| Nov | 10.7° | 5.6° | 73mm | 13 |
| Dec | 8.3° | 3.8° | 110mm | 18 |
Seasons in Chester
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Chester climb from 10.6°C in March to 16.3°C by May, while nights ease from 3.4°C to 8.2°C. The season brings around 193mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 19.8°C, peaking in August at 20.2°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (66mm over ~12 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Chester gets roughly 16.7 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18.3°C in September to 10.7°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (122mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.3°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.4°C, daytime high 7.8°C). Expect about 46 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.3 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Chester compares
| Chester | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1012mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 168 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 19.8°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.3°C | 3.4°C |
Chester is almost exactly in line with the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Chester weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Chester?
August is typically the warmest month in Chester, with average daytime highs of 20.2°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Chester?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 122mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days. April is typically the driest (49mm).
How much does it rain in Chester per year?
Chester receives roughly 1012mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 168 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Chester?
Winter nights (December–February) in Chester average around 3.3°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.4°C).
When is the best time to visit Chester for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Chester. June is typically the driest of the warm months (66mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 20.2°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Chester's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Chester receives 1012mm of rain a year, almost exactly in line with the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 19.8°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.3°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Chester?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Chester averages 168 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (122mm) and April the driest (49mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Chester?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.