Weather in Southend-on-Sea in May
In an average May, Southend-on-Sea sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 10°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 18°C |
| Average low | 10°C |
| Typical low range | 7°C to 12°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
27°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
8°C
1996-05-17
Low
Highest
16°C
2018-05-27
Lowest
3°C
1981-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
29°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-4°C
1981-05-03
Humidity
Highest
13.3 g/m³
2026-05-23
Lowest
4.9 g/m³
1981-05-02
Wind
Highest
55 km/h
2021-05-21
Lowest
8 km/h
2022-05-02
Gust
Highest
93 km/h
2021-05-21
Lowest
13 km/h
1995-05-06
Precip
Wettest
119 mm
2006
Driest
7 mm
1989
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