Southend-on-Sea Weather in May

What's the weather like in Southend-on-Sea (England) in May 2024?

The climate in Southend-on-Sea during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Southend-on-Sea and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Southend-on-Sea weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.1°C 61°F
Nightly temperature 7.5°C 45.5°F
Average temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 40 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 11°C 51.7°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Southend-on-Sea with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea average temperature in May

May rainfall

Southend-on-Sea average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Southend-on-Sea average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Southend-on-Sea in May 2024.

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Southend-on-Sea weather stats

Southend-on-Sea weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.2°C 70.2°F
Driest month: February 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: June 7.8hrs
Coldest month: January 6.5°C 43.7°F
Wettest month: November 54mm 2.1ins
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