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

How does the December weather in Southend-on-Sea compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

December in Southend-on-Sea generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 9°C, cooling off to about 4°C at night.

Precipitation

Southend-on-Sea in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 49 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Southend-on-Sea. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase 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 December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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