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When is the best time to visit Southend?
In general the best time to visit Southend is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Southend in different months
This is the average weather in Southend for each month based on historic data:
June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +70°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 132 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 60 mm in October.
Climate in Southend
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Southend for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +59°F | +64°F | +72°F | +77°F | +84°F | +88°F | +99°F | +95°F | +88°F | +82°F | +64°F | +61°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +45°F | +46°F | +50°F | +54°F | +61°F | +66°F | +70°F | +70°F | +66°F | +59°F | +52°F | +46°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +14°F | +16°F | +25°F | +25°F | +32°F | +37°F | +43°F | +43°F | +36°F | +25°F | +23°F | +16°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +49°F | +49°F | +48°F | +51°F | +55°F | +60°F | +63°F | +65°F | +66°F | +63°F | +60°F | +56°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 83 | 80 | 78 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 73 | 76 | 80 | 83 | 84 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 49 | 36 | 42 | 45 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 54 | 42 | 60 | 55 | 53 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Southend during the whole year:
The hottest month in Southend is August with average maximum temperature going up to +70°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +37°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Southend during the whole year:
Southend achieves its warmest water temperature in September, where the average sea temperature goes up to +63°F. Coldest water temperature is in March with +45°F in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Southend looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Southend is December with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 72%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Southend during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 52 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 16 rainy days and 60 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Southend during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 2 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Southend:
What is the hottest month in Southend?
The hottest month in Southend is August with average maximum temperature of +70°F.
What is the coldest month in Southend?
The coldest month in Southend is January with minimum temperatures of +37°F.
Is Southend worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Southend could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Southend?
if you're looking to visit Southend when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 36 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Southend
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Southend, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.