If you plan to visit Southend in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +8°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 36 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
36 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Southend has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Southend in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Southend for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +14°C during the day to a minimum of -5°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +10°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +7°C.
Is Southend warm or cold in February?
Southend is typically cool in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Southend, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Southend in February
Water in Southend in February is Cold. It varies from +6°C to +9°C, with an average of +8°C.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +8°C.
The water temperature in February is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Southend are reached in September, when the average sea temperature rises to +17°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +7°C.
Can you swim in Southend in February?
We would not recommend swimming in Southend in February, the water is very cold (+8°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Southend in February
Southend weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+7°C
+8°C
+10°C
Min. temperature
-10°C
-9°C
-4°C
Max. temperature
+15°C
+18°C
+22°C
Rainfall
49 mm
36 mm
42 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+8°C
+8°C
+7°C
Humidity
83%
80%
78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
5
Cloudy days
11
11
9
Rainy days
14
11
16
Snowy days
2
2
1
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +7°C to +8°C during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 49 mm to 36 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 5 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Southend in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Southend is gradually decreasing during February, going from 7 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Southend based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 11% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 8 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain.Southend is amazing in February with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Southend wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Southend?
This is the weather in Southend in February 2023:
1 February
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+10°C
2 February
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+12°C
3 February
☀️
+13°C
4 February
☁️
+10°C
5 February
☀️
+9°C
6 February
☀️
+8°C
7 February
🌫️
+7°C
8 February
🌫️
+6°C
9 February
☀️
+9°C
10 February
☀️
+9°C
11 February
☁️
+11°C
12 February
☁️
+9°C
13 February
☀️
+10°C
14 February
🌫️
+12°C
15 February
☀️
+14°C
16 February
☁️
+12°C
17 February
☀️
+14°C
18 February
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+13°C
19 February
☀️
+12°C
20 February
☀️
+12°C
21 February
☁️
+9°C
22 February
🌫️
+9°C
23 February
🌧️
+8°C
24 February
☁️
+10°C
25 February
☁️
+7°C
26 February
🌧️
+6°C
27 February
☀️
+7°C
28 February
☁️
+7°C
In February 2023 Southend had 13 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Southend climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Southend in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 411 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1025 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Southend in February:
Is February a good time to visit Southend?
It’s always a good time to visit Southend, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Southend in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Southend in February?
Swimming in Southend in February is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Southend rainy in February?
Southend is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Southend in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Southend in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Southend, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.