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The best time to visit Southend-on-Sea

Month-by-month climate averages for Southend-on-Sea, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

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.

Southend-on-Sea is warmest in August (highs near 22°C) and coldest in January (lows around 3°C), with roughly 803 mm of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Southend-on-Sea forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

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

Common questions

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.
What is the warmest month in Southend-on-Sea?
August is the warmest month in Southend-on-Sea, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Southend-on-Sea?
January is the coldest month in Southend-on-Sea, with lows around 3°C.
When is the rainy season in Southend-on-Sea?
The wettest month in Southend-on-Sea is usually March, out of roughly 803 mm of precipitation across the year.

Southend-on-Sea month by month