Chessington Weather
No rain, sunshine for most of the day.
During opening hours (10:00-16:00): 15-15°C
No rain, sunshine for most of the day.
During opening hours (10:00-18:00): 9-13°C
- Open today10:00-16:00
- Next rainnone today
- Today's high15°
- Sunset18:08
Forecast for the park's exact location in Chessington, Surrey, UK.
Chessington weather today
No rain from 14:00 to 16:00: sunshine for most of the day, 15 to 15°C.
Will the rides be open today?
- 14-16 all open
This is our estimate from the forecast: when there's lightning nearby or strong wind, parks shut tall outdoor rides for safety. The final call is always the park's.
Hour by hour, 10:00 to 16:00
| Time | Weather | Temperature | Feels like | Rain | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | Clear | 15° | 14° | none | 19 km/h |
| 15:00 | Clear | 15° | 13° | none | 19 km/h |
Chessington weather tomorrow
No rain from 10:00 to 18:00: sunshine for most of the day, 9 to 13°C.
Hour by hour tomorrow
| Time | Weather | Temperature | Rain | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Clear | 9° | none | 17 km/h |
| 11:00 | Clear | 11° | none | 18 km/h |
| 12:00 | Clear | 12° | none | 18 km/h |
| 13:00 | Clear | 13° | none | 19 km/h |
| 14:00 | Partly cloudy | 13° | none | 23 km/h |
| 15:00 | Partly cloudy | 13° | none | 24 km/h |
| 16:00 | Clear | 13° | none | 23 km/h |
| 17:00 | Clear | 12° | none | 21 km/h |
Chessington 10-day forecast
The best days are Friday 16 October, Saturday 24 October. The rating only covers opening hours, so rain overnight won't spoil your day. Each day has a link to tickets for that date.
Fri16 Oct15°15°PerfectTickets
Sat17 Oct9°13°GoodTickets
- 10:009°
- 11:0011°
- 12:0012°
- 13:0013°
- 14:0013°
- 15:0013°
- 16:0013°
- 17:0012°
Sun18 Oct10°13°Good0.9 mmTickets
- 10:0010°
- 11:0011°
- 12:0012°
- 13:0013°
- 14:0013°0.4 mm
- 15:0011°0.5 mm
- 16:0010°
- 17:0010°
Mon19 Oct6°12°GoodTickets
- Morning6-11°none
- Afternoon10-12°none
- Evening8-10°none
Tue20 Oct9°12°Rain8.6 mmTickets
- Morning9-11°6.1 mm
- Afternoon11-12°2.5 mm
- Evening9-11°0.1 mm
Wed21 Oct7°12°Unsettled2.1 mmTickets
- Morning7-12°1 mm
- Afternoon8-11°1.1 mm
- Evening7-8°none
Thu22 Oct6°13°Rain5 mmTickets
- Morning6-13°2.2 mm
- Afternoon11-12°2.8 mm
- Evening12-12°0.6 mm
Fri23 Oct13°16°At risk5.2 mmTickets
- Morning13-14°0.3 mm
- Afternoon13-16°4.9 mm
- Evening10-13°0.1 mm
Sat24 Oct9°14°PerfectTickets
- Morning9-13°none
- Afternoon11-14°none
- Evening9-11°none
Sun25 Oct10°13°At risk5.1 mmTickets
- Morning10-13°0.7 mm
- Afternoon11-13°4.4 mm
- Evening12-14°5.7 mm
Today's and tomorrow's forecasts are accurate hour by hour. Up to day seven they're a reliable guide to the trend, and the last few days give a rough idea. Updated every 30 minutes.
Upcoming events at Chessington
- Howl'o'ween3 Oct - 1 Nov
Family Halloween event with new Halloween shows such as Dr Frankenfun's Haunted House Party and Rising Flame: Shadows of the Tomb, rides at dusk and the Enchanted Hollow trick-or-treat trail.
Included in the ticketTickets - Christmas at Chessington21 Nov - 24 Dec
Christmas Village with Father Christmas' grotto, an elf-guided snowy woodland, a festive silent disco and Enchanted Hollow: Toy Workshop, plus a Christmas panto and carollers in the park.
Included in the ticketTickets
Sources: chessington.com
Chessington in the rain: what stays open
Chessington stays open in the rain, but bad weather can disrupt rides and some will close until conditions improve; the park cannot say in advance which, so check the app for real-time updates. The park does not publish a list of indoor rides.
Indoor: open even when it rains
- Chessington SEA LIFE
- Tomb Blaster
- Room on the Broom - A Magical Journey
- Dragon's Playhouse
Based on the ride descriptions: the park doesn't publish an official list of indoor attractions.
Outdoor: first to close in storms and high winds
- Croc Drop25 m drop tower
- Mandrill MayhemJumanji coaster with Chessington's first inversion
- Rattlesnakecoaster with tight bends and sudden drops
- Dragon's Furyspinning coaster
- Vampiresuspended coaster above the treetops
- Blue Barnacleswinging pirate ship
These are the tall, exposed rides, the most vulnerable to lightning and wind. It's up to the park when to stop them.
What the Chessington park rules say
There is no refund for bad weather, but if ride availability is disrupted continuously, for example by rain, snow or wind lasting over an hour, the park can activate its Return Promise and you can come back free within 9 months. It only applies to pre-booked theme park tickets, not Annual Passes, and not during Winter's Tail, Zootastic or February half term.
Unfortunately, there are various circumstances (such as inclement weather) that can disrupt our rides and attractions. In some cases, we have to close certain rides as a result of this until the circumstance passes. We cannot predetermine ride closures, but we will provide real-time updates on our App. If ride availability is disrupted continuously, our Management team will make the decision to activate a Return Promise which allows ticket holders to return for FREE within 9 months. A Return Promise may be called for a variety of different reasons such as: Inclement weather (rain, snow, wind) continuous for over an hour* Extreme weather (heatwaves, high winds) Powercut Loss of Water. If the above does not affect ride availability, a Return Promise will not be activated.Sources: chessington.com
Good to know
- Where
- Chessington, Surrey, UK
- Rides and attractions
- 32
Getting to Chessington
By car: The park is on the A243, two miles from the M25 and A3: leave the M25 at junction 9 from the south or 10 from the north, or from London follow the A3 to Hook; the entrances are inside London's ULEZ.
By public transport: South Western Railway trains run from Waterloo, Clapham Junction and Wimbledon to Chessington South (Zone 6, Oyster accepted), then it's about a 10-minute walk; buses 71 from Kingston and 467 from Epsom also serve the park.
FAQ
Ask the Chessington forecast
What's the weather like at Chessington today?
No rain, sunshine for most of the day. During opening hours 15 to 15°C.
What's the weather forecast for Chessington this weekend?
Saturday 17 October: good day. Sunday 18 October: good day. The rating only looks at opening hours and updates every 30 minutes.
Does Chessington close when it rains?
No, the park stays open, but rain, wind or snow can close some rides until the weather passes. Live updates are on the Chessington app.
Do I get a refund if it rains?
There is no refund for bad weather, but if ride availability is disrupted continuously, for example by rain, snow or wind lasting over an hour, the park can activate its Return Promise and you can come back free within 9 months. It only applies to pre-booked theme park tickets, not Annual Passes, and not during Winter's Tail, Zootastic or February half term.
Is there a 14-day weather forecast for Chessington?
Reliable forecasts go out to about 10 days, so this page shows the next 10: hour by hour for today and tomorrow, and as a trend from day four. To pick a month, see the chart of rainy days month by month.
How reliable is the 10-day forecast?
For today and tomorrow it's accurate hour by hour. From day three to day seven it's a reliable guide to the trend, while the last few days only give a rough idea, so check again on the morning you go.
Where does this data come from?
The forecast comes from MET Norway, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. It's calculated for the park's exact coordinates and updated every 30 minutes.
