Essex Weather in September

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

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

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

What to Expect in Essex in September

Essex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. September in Essex generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. September is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Southend-on-Sea.

For specific regional insights in Essex, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aveley with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Frinton-on-Sea with 66 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Southend-on-Sea gets approximately 146 hours of sunlight in September, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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 September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Essex, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Essex (September)

Precipitation variation in Essex (September)

Southend-on-Sea

In September Southend-on-Sea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
146 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Southend-on-Sea →

Colchester

In September Colchester generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
146 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Colchester →

Clacton-on-Sea

In September Clacton-on-Sea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
146 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Clacton-on-Sea →

Brightlingsea

In September Brightlingsea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
146 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Brightlingsea →

Takeley

In September Takeley generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
146 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Takeley →

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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Southend-on-Sea 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Colchester 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Clacton-on-Sea 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Brightlingsea 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Takeley 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Basildon 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Essex weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Essex, the United Kingdom typically experiences pleasant weather in September, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Southend-on-Sea average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Essex, the United Kingdom during September range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Southend-on-Sea.

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

September is on the drier side in Essex, the United Kingdom. Southend-on-Sea averages only about 60 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Essex, the United Kingdom with overall pleasant weather in Southend-on-Sea. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Southend-on-Sea. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Essex.

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