Best Time to Visit Southend-on-Sea

Best time: Jul, Aug, Jun, Sep. Jul is warmest (21.9°C high); Oct is rainiest (54 mm).

Southend-on-Sea weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan7.22.2471.2
Feb7.41.9302.2
Mar9.93.3384
Apr12.44.4356.2
May16.37.5387.6
Jun19.610.7528.3
Jul21.913.1387.9
Aug21.813.2466.8
Sep18.611474.9
Oct14.47.9542.9
Nov10.14.6541.5
Dec83.1480.9

Average high temperature

Jan 7°
Feb 7°
Mar 10°
Apr 12°
May 16°
Jun 20°
Jul 22°
Aug 22°
Sep 19°
Oct 14°
Nov 10°
Dec 8°

Best months by activity

Overall: JulAugJunSep

Beaches: JulAugJun

Hiking: JulMayJunAug

Sightseeing: JulJunAugMay

Southend-on-Sea quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Southend-on-Sea?

Jul, Aug, Jun, Sep.

What is the rainiest month?

Oct, about 54 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 21.9°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.