Southend-on-Sea weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 11°C (52°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 77%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Southend-on-Sea weather
Is it raining in Southend-on-Sea right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 11° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Southend-on-Sea this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–14° and lows of 6–9°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Southend-on-Sea lately?
In the past 7 days, Southend-on-Sea had 3 rainy days and 22.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Southend-on-Sea?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Southend-on-Sea weather by month
When is the best time to visit Southend-on-Sea?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Southend-on-Sea is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 7°C (45°F) in January to 22°C (71°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Southend-on-Sea?
October is the wettest month, with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Southend-on-Sea?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (71°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 7°C (45°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F).
Does Southend-on-Sea have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 72 mm (2.8 in).
How warm is the sea in Southend-on-Sea?
The sea is warmest in August at about 20°C (68°F) and coolest in February at about 7°C (45°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months