Essex weather in February

Considering a trip to Essex this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Essex in February?

Essex is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Essex generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In February, it is winter.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Southend-on-Sea.

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saffron Walden with an average of 51 mm to moderate rainfall in Frinton-on-Sea with 64 mm. Southend-on-Sea experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 78 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For specific regional insights in Essex for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Essex climate page.

Where to go in Essex in February

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Essex?

Southend-on-Sea

In February Southend-on-Sea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Southend-on-Sea

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   January January
<<  

9°C 

4°C 

61 hours 

69 mm 

17 days 

poor 

February February

9°C 

4°C 

78 hours 

63 mm 

14 days 

poor 

March   >> March
>>  

11°C 

5°C 

115 hours 

50 mm 

15 days 

unpleasant 

Climate in Southend-on-Sea

Colchester

In February Colchester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Colchester

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   January January
<<  

9°C 

3°C 

61 hours 

60 mm 

17 days 

poor 

February February

9°C 

3°C 

78 hours 

55 mm 

13 days 

poor 

March   >> March
>>  

11°C 

5°C 

115 hours 

46 mm 

15 days 

unpleasant 

Climate in Colchester

Clacton-on-Sea

In February Clacton-on-Sea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Clacton-on-Sea

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   January January
<<  

9°C 

4°C 

61 hours 

70 mm 

17 days 

poor 

February February

8°C 

4°C 

78 hours 

62 mm 

12 days 

poor 

March   >> March
>>  

10°C 

5°C 

115 hours 

48 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Clacton-on-Sea

Brightlingsea

In February Brightlingsea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Brightlingsea

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   January January
<<  

9°C 

4°C 

61 hours 

62 mm 

17 days 

poor 

February February

9°C 

4°C 

78 hours 

56 mm 

13 days 

poor 

March   >> March
>>  

10°C 

5°C 

115 hours 

46 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Brightlingsea

Takeley

In February Takeley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Takeley

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   January January
<<  

9°C 

3°C 

61 hours 

55 mm 

18 days 

poor 

February February

9°C 

3°C 

78 hours 

51 mm 

14 days 

poor 

March   >> March
>>  

12°C 

4°C 

115 hours 

47 mm 

16 days 

unpleasant 

Climate in Takeley

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Essex, in the United Kingdom.

Is February the best time to visit Essex?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Southend-on-Sea, February may not be the ideal time to visit Essex.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Southend-on-Sea. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.