Southend-on-Sea weather in August (Essex, United Kingdom)

How is August weather typically in Southend-on-Sea? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Southend-on-Sea during August is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 15°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Southend-on-Sea in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Southend-on-Sea climate page with graphs.

 

Southend-on-Sea, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Southend-on-Sea, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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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