AI-generatedChester at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,500 h
- Rain a year
- 873 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 34 m
Climate in Chester
Chester has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year, Chester is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3618:18
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:14–08:24 · evening 17:30–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:01–07:14 · evening 18:40–18:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Chester in October?
In October, Chester is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chester.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min07:36 – 18:18
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %26 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Chester
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Chester, 29 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Chester
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 100 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Chester: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Chester has about 14 rainy days with 81 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Chester
How breezy and how cloudy Chester is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Chester typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Chester: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chester
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 7° | 2° | 1.8 h | 13 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 8° | 3° | 2.8 h | 12 | 58 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 10° | 3° | 3.8 h | 12 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 41 | 12° | 5° | 5.3 h | 12 | 62 |
| MayMay | 59 | 16° | 8° | 6.4 h | 13 | 73 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 18° | 11° | 6.1 h | 14 | 81 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 20° | 13° | 6.1 h | 14 | 89 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 19° | 13° | 5.6 h | 14 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 17° | 11° | 4.5 h | 12 | 75 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 14° | 8° | 3.1 h | 14 | 81 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 10° | 5° | 2.0 h | 14 | 73 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 8° | 3° | 1.6 h | 14 | 77 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
53.19° N, 2.89° W · 34 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Chester
The best time to visit Chester is from June to September. Rain is most frequent from April to February; the wettest month is July with 89 mm.
Chester through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chester in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–16 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Chester in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Chester in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 10–17 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Chester in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Chester for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Chester
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Chester: score 70 against 37. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 37 | 70better |
| Day high | 14° | 18° |
| Night low | 8° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 6.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Rainfall | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Feb
12 or more rainy days
Chester month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January7° · 2 h
In January, Chester is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chester.
Chester in January12February8° · 3 h
In February, Chester is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chester.
Chester in February24March10° · 4 h
In March, Chester is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chester.
Chester in March41April12° · 5 h
In April, Chester is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Chester.
Chester in April59May16° · 6 h
In May, Chester is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Chester.
Chester in May70June18° · 6 h
In June, Chester is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Chester.
Chester in June68July20° · 6 h
In July, Chester is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Chester.
Chester in July66August19° · 6 h
In August, Chester is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Chester.
Chester in August63September17° · 5 h
In September, Chester is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Chester.
Chester in September37October14° · 3 h
In October, Chester is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chester.
Chester in October17November10° · 2 h
In November, Chester is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chester.
Chester in November8December8° · 2 h
In December, Chester is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chester.
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Chester vs. Wrexham
In October the holiday weather in Chester and Wrexham is about equally good (score 37 vs. 38). During the day Wrexham is 1 °C cooler than Chester.
| in October | Chester | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 37 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Chester ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Lincoln14°47
- 2Stratford-upon-Avon14°46
- 3Northampton14°46
- 4Nottingham14°45
- 5Leicester14°45
- 6Cheltenham14°45
- 7Gloucester14°45
- 8Derby14°44
- 20ChesterThis page14°37
Planning a trip to Chester
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Chester in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Chester has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 250 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Chester
When is the best time to visit Chester?
The best time to visit Chester is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chester?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Chester?
Rain is most frequent from April to February; the wettest month is July with 89 mm. The driest month is February with 58 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chester get?
Chester gets around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Chester in?
Chester uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Chester?
Chester has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 67, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 9.
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