Skegness Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Skegness. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C (46°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Skegness has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 816 mm (32 in) of rainfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Skegness enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 84 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation, while in April, Skegness receives about 52 mm (2 in). For more details, please visit our Skegness Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Skegness can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine