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

What kind of weather does May bring to Southend-on-Sea? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Southend-on-Sea includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Southend-on-Sea in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 195 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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 May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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