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Average weather for Southend-on-Sea in May

It's cool to moderate in May in Southend-on-Sea with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 11°C.

Daily Temperature in May in Southend-on-Sea

Start of May

The month of May starts in Southend-on-Sea with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 8°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Southend-on-Sea is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

In May, there is an average of 35 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Southend-on-Sea in May

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Temperature Average temperature
18°C 22°C
Sun Max. temperature
20°C 28°C
Sun Min. temperature
15°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
35 mm 105 mm
Rain Rainy days
8 days 14 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Is May a good time to visit Southend-on-Sea?

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Southend-on-Sea. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Temperature records

With 27°C in 2020, Southend-on-Sea reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 16°C.

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Daily Temperature in May in Southend-on-Sea

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Southend-on-Sea, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in May in Southend-on-Sea

Daily Precipitation in May in Southend-on-Sea

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Southend-on-Sea, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 8 days of precipitation in Southend-on-Sea.

Daily Precipitation in May in Southend-on-Sea

Daily UV index in May in Southend-on-Sea

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Southend-on-Sea, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in May in Southend-on-Sea

Temperature in May in Southend-on-Sea over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in May in Southend-on-Sea, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in May in Southend-on-Sea Over the Years

Total precipitation in May in Southend-on-Sea over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Southend-on-Sea, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in May in Southend-on-Sea over the years

Daily weather in May for Southend-on-Sea

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Southend-on-Sea. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average weather in Southend-on-Sea by month

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