Southend-on-Sea Climate by Month
The temperature in Southend-on-Sea can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Southend-on-Sea can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 4°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Southend-on-Sea experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 766 mm yearly. Year-round, Southend-on-Sea has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 75 mm, and the driest month, March, with 50 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Southend-on-Sea. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Southend-on-Sea in the United Kingdom
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 50 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 211 hours of sunshine.
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