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Weather in February in Essex

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.

Temperatures

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

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Essex on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   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.

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