Southend-on-Sea
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Southend-on-Sea month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Southend-on-Sea are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 21–23°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and October the wettest (about 77 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 | 2.3 | 60 | 4.4 |
| February | 9.2 | 3.5 | 53 | 5.3 |
| March | 10.8 | 4.4 | 57 | 6.9 |
| April | 13.3 | 5.7 | 41 | 10.1 |
| May | 17.2 | 9.1 | 49 | 11.2 |
| June | 20.9 | 12.6 | 60 | 12.1 |
| July | 22.7 | 14.6 | 57 | 11.8 |
| August | 22.6 | 14.5 | 55 | 10.8 |
| September | 19.8 | 12.4 | 53 | 8.8 |
| October | 15.7 | 9.6 | 77 | 6.4 |
| November | 11.0 | 5.8 | 68 | 4.7 |
| December | 9.0 | 4.4 | 65 | 3.6 |
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01 · OverviewSouthend-on-Sea, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Southend-on-Sea took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Southend-on-Sea
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Southend-on-Sea
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Southend-on-Sea
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Southend-on-Sea
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Southend-on-Sea
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Southend-on-Sea
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southend-on-Sea
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01 · Q&AWhere is Southend-on-Sea located and what are its coordinates?
Southend-on-Sea is situated in United Kingdom at geographic coordinates 51.5378, 0.7143, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea has a recorded population of approximately 295,310 and observes the Europe/London time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Southend-on-Sea?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Southend-on-Sea include EN-GB, CY-GB, GD, with GBP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Southend-on-Sea?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Southend-on-Sea, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.