Southend-on-Sea weather
UK towns · Essex, England · 51.55°N 0.71°E
Southend-on-Sea, in Essex, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 22.8°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.6°C. The town sees roughly 742mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8° | 2.6° | 59mm | 11 |
| Feb | 10.1° | 4.1° | 60mm | 12 |
| Mar | 11° | 4.5° | 60mm | 13 |
| Apr | 13.1° | 5.3° | 44mm | 9 |
| May | 17.1° | 8.8° | 51mm | 12 |
| Jun | 20.7° | 12.1° | 56mm | 9 |
| Jul | 22.4° | 14.2° | 60mm | 13 |
| Aug | 22.8° | 14.8° | 57mm | 8 |
| Sep | 20.3° | 12.8° | 55mm | 11 |
| Oct | 16.2° | 9.9° | 98mm | 14 |
| Nov | 11.5° | 6.1° | 73mm | 11 |
| Dec | 8.9° | 4.3° | 69mm | 13 |
Southend-on-Sea weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Southend-on-Sea?
August is typically the warmest month in Southend-on-Sea, with average daytime highs of 22.8°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 22.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Southend-on-Sea?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 98mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days. April is typically the driest (44mm).
How much does it rain in Southend-on-Sea per year?
Southend-on-Sea receives roughly 742mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 136 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Southend-on-Sea?
Winter nights (December–February) in Southend-on-Sea average around 3.7°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.6°C).