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

When is the best time to go to Southend-on-Sea? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Southend-on-Sea are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January, June, July, August, October and December
  • The best months for swimming are August and September


Annual weather in Southend-on-Sea

For full information about the climate and weather in Southend-on-Sea a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 41°F/45°F
2.4in
February 41°F/47°F
2.1in
March 41°F/50°F
1.7in
April 45°F/56°F
1.5in
May 52°F/61°F
2.2in
June 58°F/67°F
2.8in
July 61°F/70°F
2.8in
August 61°F/72°F
2.5in
September 58°F/67°F
1.7in
October 54°F/61°F
2.7in
November 49°F/52°F
2.2in
December 43°F/49°F
2.4in


Weather and climate in Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Southend-on-Sea is 58°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 72°F in august). Annual rainfall is 26.6in, with a minimum of 1.5in in april and a maximum of 2.8in in june.
  • Between january and march the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 65°F.
  • From april to may the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 76°F and it rains about 2.2in each month.
  • Between june and july the climate is favorable. It is for example 70°F as maximum temperature in july and, in july, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • In august the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 86°F and it rains about 12% of the time in august.
  • In the month of september the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 67°F in average.
  • In the month of october the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 59°F in average and you can expect to have 2.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of november the climate is unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 50°F and you can expect to have 2.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of december the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 49°F and it rains about 14% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Southend-on-Sea

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Southend-on-Sea: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Southend-on-Sea

Find out when Southend-on-Sea has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Southend-on-Sea

  • Very low season in Southend-on-Sea
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Southend-on-Sea
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and November.
  • High season in Southend-on-Sea
    The number of visitors to Southend-on-Sea is high in: May, June, September, October and December.
  • Peak season in Southend-on-Sea
    The largest number of tourists visiting Southend-on-Sea is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Southend-on-Sea month by month



Best time for low prices in Southend-on-Sea

Average prices of hotels in Southend-on-Sea month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Southend-on-Sea. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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