Southend-on-Sea Weather in August

In Southend-on-Sea, August brings pleasant daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to 15°C (59°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Southend-on-Sea in August

Rain is expected on roughly 12 days, totalling around 67 mm (2.6 in) for the month. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Southend-on-Sea in August

Weather in Southend-on-Sea is at its perfect in August. Highs reach 22°C (72°F), while nights settle around 15°C (59°F). Summer occurs in August. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights drop to around 15°C (59°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Sunshine in Southend-on-Sea in August

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 205 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Southend-on-Sea.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Southend-on-Sea Temperature in August

Min Temperature 15°C (59°F)  

Max Temperature 22°C (72°F)  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 67 mm (2.6 in)  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

What to Wear in Southend-on-Sea in August

For Southend-on-Sea in August, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Southend-on-Sea in August

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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