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Southend-on-Sea weather

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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

Met Office, the European and the American model agree on a high near 25° in Southend-on-Sea today. Tomorrow looks light drizzle around 25°, with a 18% chance of rain.

25°14°
25°18°
20°14°
20°12°
20°11°
22°15°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±3°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±4°Fridaysplit ±2°
Met OfficeUKMO model
25°
Cloudy
Today 25°·Low 15°·Rain -
EuropeanECMWF
26°
Cloudy
Today 26°·Low 13°·Rain 24%
AmericanNOAA GFS
25°
Cloudy
Today 25°·Low 15°·Rain 10%

The weather map: all three models at once

Met Office, European, American side by side around Southend-on-Sea and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
25° 14°
models agree
Tomorrow
Light drizzle
25° 18°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
20° 14°
±3°
Wed
Partly cloudy
20° 12°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
20° 11°
±4°
Fri
Light drizzle
22° 15°
±2°
Sat
Cloudy
22° 11°
±3°
Sun
Light drizzle
24° 16°
±4°
Mon
Cloudy
24° 14°
±5°
Tue
Cloudy
23° 15°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
19° 13°
±4°
Thu
Partly cloudy
22° 11°
±7°
Fri
Heavy drizzle
19° 13°
±5°
Sat
Mostly clear
18° 12°
±3°

Southend-on-Sea, England. Below we compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Southend-on-Sea right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Southend-on-Sea's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom before you trust any single number.

Southend-on-Sea weather by month

what to expect in Southend-on-Sea through the year

Here is Southend-on-Sea's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Southend-on-Sea by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
11°
Cool
Mar
11°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
13°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
21°
12°
Mild
Jul
21°
14°
Mild
Aug
22°
14°
Warm
Sep
21°
13°
Mild
Oct
16°
10°
Mild
Nov
11°
Cool
Dec
10°
Cool

What Southend-on-Sea's weather is like through the year

Southend-on-Sea runs from warm summers, with August highs near 22°C, to cold winters, when January lows sit around 3°C (a swing of about 19°C across the year). March is usually the wettest month, and Southend-on-Sea sees roughly 803 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Southend-on-Sea

The most comfortable time to visit Southend-on-Sea is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Southend-on-Sea?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
94
/100rank #1
90±0.6°C98±0.7 mph9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
Met Office logo
Met Office
84
/100rank #2
92±0.4°C97±1.1 mph6581% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom
American logo
American
77
/100rank #3
86±0.8°C90±3.3 mph5877% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1880 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Southend-on-Sea, scoring 94/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 84. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°25° to 26°±14%10% to 24% chance
Tomorrow±2°24° to 26°±5%13% to 18% chance
Tue±3°19° to 22°±10%39% to 49% chance
Wed±1°19° to 20°±3%3% to 6% chance
Thu±4°18° to 22°±8%14% to 22% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Southend-on-Sea

today, local time
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
19:33
Daylight
13h 16m

Common questions

What's the weather in Southend-on-Sea today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Southend-on-Sea today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Southend-on-Sea today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Southend-on-Sea and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Southend-on-Sea?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Southend-on-Sea (CheckWeather Score 94/100), ahead of the Met Office at 84. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Southend-on-Sea?
August is typically the warmest month in Southend-on-Sea, with average highs around 22°C.
How cold does Southend-on-Sea get?
The coldest month in Southend-on-Sea is January, when overnight lows average about 3°C.
How much rain does Southend-on-Sea get?
Southend-on-Sea sees roughly 803 mm of precipitation a year, with March usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Southend-on-Sea?
The most comfortable time to visit Southend-on-Sea is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Southend-on-Sea?
Rarely - Southend-on-Sea very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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