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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 excellent 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.

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).

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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).

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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