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Southend-on-Sea weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Southend-on-Sea, England in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Southend-on-Sea averages 8°C by day and 3°C at night. The wettest month is usually March.

January in Southend-on-Sea averages a daytime high of 8°C and an overnight low of 3°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. Across the whole year Southend-on-Sea sees roughly 803 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Southend-on-Sea forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Southend-on-Sea weather by month

what to expect in Southend-on-Sea through the year

Here is Southend-on-Sea's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Southend-on-Sea by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
11°
Cool
Mar
11°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
13°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
21°
12°
Mild
Jul
21°
14°
Mild
Aug
22°
14°
Warm
Sep
21°
13°
Mild
Oct
16°
10°
Mild
Nov
11°
Cool
Dec
10°
Cool

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Southend-on-Sea, scoring 92/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 84. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Southend-on-Sea in January?
Southend-on-Sea averages a daytime high of 8°C in January, with overnight lows around 3°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit Southend-on-Sea?
The most comfortable time to visit Southend-on-Sea is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Southend-on-Sea in January?
The wettest month in Southend-on-Sea is usually March. Across the year the city sees roughly 803 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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