Chester weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was mostly clear and 5°C (42°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Chester, England, United Kingdom.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 31%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Chester weather
Is it raining in Chester right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 5° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Chester this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 10–12° and lows of 4–8°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Chester lately?
In the past 7 days, Chester had 1 rainy day and 5.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Chester?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Chester weather by month
When is the best time to visit Chester?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Chester is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (43°F) in January to 20°C (67°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Chester?
October is the wettest month, with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 56 mm (2.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Chester?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 20°C (67°F) and lows of 11°C (53°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (43°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Chester have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 91 mm (3.6 in).
How warm is the sea in Chester?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (67°F) and coolest in January at about 5°C (41°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months