Essex Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Essex, the United Kingdom in February.

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Southend-on-Sea Colchester Clacton-on-Sea Brightlingsea

Planning a trip to Essex, the United Kingdom this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Essex in February

Essex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Essex generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Southend-on-Sea.

For a closer look at conditions across Essex, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saffron Walden with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Frinton-on-Sea with 64 mm (2.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during February. Southend-on-Sea experiences about 78 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Essex by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Essex — and find the best time to visit. (based on Southend-on-Sea)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Essex →

Best Places to Visit in Essex in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Essex.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Essex

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Essex, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Essex (February)

Precipitation variation in Essex (February)

Southend-on-Sea

In February Southend-on-Sea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
78 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Southend-on-Sea →

Colchester

In February Colchester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
78 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Colchester →

Clacton-on-Sea

In February Clacton-on-Sea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
78 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Clacton-on-Sea →

Brightlingsea

In February Brightlingsea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
78 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Brightlingsea →

Takeley

In February Takeley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
78 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Takeley →

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

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Essex in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Southend-on-Sea 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Colchester 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Clacton-on-Sea 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Brightlingsea 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Takeley 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Basildon 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Essex weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Essex, the United Kingdom in February?

Expect poor weather across Essex, the United Kingdom in February. The popular destination of Southend-on-Sea averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Essex, the United Kingdom in February?

In Southend-on-Sea, the average daytime high in February is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Essex, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Essex, the United Kingdom. Southend-on-Sea averages only about 63 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Essex, the United Kingdom?

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

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.

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