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Average Monthly Sunshine in Southend-on-Sea

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Southend-on-Sea receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 16 Miles).

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Southend-on-Sea. Expect long, bright days with 211 hours in July and darker periods with just 49 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1609 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 16 Miles).

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Southend-on-Sea’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Southend-on-Sea enjoys an average of 1609 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Southend-on-Sea’s wettest month, receives 67 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Southend-on-Sea Precipitation page.


Forecast: is it sunny in Southend-on-Sea?

Sunday
23 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
11°C
0.3 mm
Monday
24 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
12°C
1.9 mm
Tuesday
25 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
10°C
0 mm

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