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Southend in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Southend in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Southend in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Southend in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +10°C and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 41 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
41 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Southend has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Southend in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Southend for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of -2°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +11°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +7°C.

Is Southend warm or cold in March?

Southend is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Southend:

Climate in Southend in March

Southend weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+8°C+10°C+12°C
Min. temperature
-9°C-4°C-4°C
Max. temperature
+18°C+22°C+25°C
Rainfall
38 mm41 mm44 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
80%77%74%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
5710
Cloudy days
181814
Rainy days
566
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +8°C to +10°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 38 mm to 41 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 7.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Southend in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 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 increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Southend based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 56 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Southend wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Southend?

This is the weather in Southend in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+9°C
2 March
🌧️
+8°C
3 March
☀️
+11°C
4 March
☁️
+10°C
5 March
🌧️
+7°C
6 March
☁️
+7°C
7 March
☁️
+5°C
8 March
☀️
+9°C
9 March
☀️
+11°C
10 March
☀️
+15°C
11 March
☀️
+12°C
12 March
☀️
+12°C
13 March
🌧️
+11°C
14 March
☀️
+13°C
15 March
☀️
+13°C
16 March
🌧️
+11°C
17 March
☀️
+13°C
18 March
☀️
+13°C
19 March
☀️
+11°C
20 March
☀️
+10°C
21 March
☀️
+15°C
22 March
☀️
+17°C
23 March
☀️
+18°C
24 March
☀️
+16°C
25 March
☀️
+15°C
26 March
☀️
+15°C
27 March
☀️
+9°C
28 March
🌫️
+11°C
29 March
☁️
+9°C
30 March
🌧️
+11°C
31 March
☀️
+7°C
In March 2023 Southend had 20 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Southend climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Southend in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2013 (+8°C) and the highest in 2012 (+16°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 110 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Southend in March:

Is March a good time to visit Southend?

It’s always a good time to visit Southend, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Southend in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Southend rainy in March?

Southend is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Southend in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Southend in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Southend

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.