The weather in Basildon is generally without surprises - apart from the odd cold snap or heatwave thrown into the mix by climate change. Winter is harsh, bringing lows of close to freezing. Summer is tolerable, with temperatures just climbing above 20°C (68°F). Spring and autumn complete the picture with dull conditions - warm enough to venture outside but too cold to venture very far. Have an umbrella handy for consistently annoying showers - monthly rainfall averages around 40mm (1.6in) year-round.
| Low temp (°C) | High temp (°C) | Sunshine (hours) | Rainfall (mm) | Humidity (am) | Humidity (pm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 8 | 40 | |||
| Feb | 4 | 9 | 30 | |||
| Mar | 5 | 11 | 30 | |||
| Apr | 6 | 14 | 40 | |||
| May | 8 | 18 | 30 | |||
| Jun | 12 | 21 | 30 | |||
| Jul | 14 | 23 | 50 | |||
| Aug | 14 | 24 | 40 | |||
| Sep | 12 | 20 | 40 | |||
| Oct | 9 | 16 | 50 | |||
| Nov | 6 | 11 | 60 | |||
| Dec | 4 | 8 | 40 |
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