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

How's the weather trend in Southend-on-Sea as January approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

January in Southend-on-Sea generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Southend-on-Sea in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 61 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Southend-on-Sea. 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 January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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