Chester, Wales, United Kingdom: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Chester, Wales, United Kingdom? If you're planning to go to Chester, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Chester, Wales, United Kingdom

Based on the climate and weather in Chester, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Chester, Wales, United Kingdom

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Chester, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may become worn. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly product.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Chester, Wales, United Kingdom by month

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January

Traveling to Chester in January, you will notice that it is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to visit the must-see Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

February

If you go to Chester in February, you will notice that it can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to visit the must-see Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

March

March here is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to visit the must-see Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

April

In April, Chester is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) and sometimes jump into the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Chester, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to visit the must-see Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

May

If you vacation in Chester during May, you are likely to find that it can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to visit the must-see Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

June

If you visit Chester during June, you might see that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to visit the must-see Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

July

July here is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to visit the must-see Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

August

August is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to visit the must-see Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

September

If you visit Chester during September, you are likely to notice that it is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to visit the must-see Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

October

If you go to Chester in October, you will notice that it is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to visit the must-see Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

November

November in Chester can be brisk and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) to low 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to visit the must-see Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

December

December in Chester is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to visit the must-see Cathedral, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

Activities for Chester, Wales, United Kingdom

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Chester.

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