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Southend-on-Sea weather in May

Long-run climate averages for Southend-on-Sea, England in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

May at a glance

In May, Southend-on-Sea averages 16°C by day and 8°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

May in Southend-on-Sea averages a daytime high of 16°C and an overnight low of 8°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. Across the whole year Southend-on-Sea sees roughly 619 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Southend-on-Sea forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Southend-on-Sea weather by month

what to expect in Southend-on-Sea through the year, 1991-2020 averages

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
8°
3°
Cool
Feb
9°
2°
Cool
Mar
10°
4°
Cool
Apr
13°
6°
Cool
May
16°
8°
Mild
Jun
20°
11°
Mild
Jul
21°
14°
Mild
Aug
21°
13°
Mild
Sep
19°
11°
Mild
Oct
15°
9°
Mild
Wettest
Nov
11°
6°
Cool
Dec
8°
4°
Cool

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Southend-on-Sea, scoring 93/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 87. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Southend-on-Sea in May?
Southend-on-Sea averages a daytime high of 16°C in May, with overnight lows around 8°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is May a good 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 October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Southend-on-Sea in May?
The wettest month in Southend-on-Sea is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 619 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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