Southend weather in May 2025

Expect 16°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 7 hours of sunshine per day in Southend in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Southend in May before you book your next holiday to England in 2025/2026.

16
16°C max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
13
13 days with some rainfall
8
8°C min night temperature
16
16 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
40
40 mm of monthly rainfall
5
5 (Moderate) UV index
12
12°C sea temperature

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The May weather guide for England (Southend) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)

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How warm is it in Southend in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 16°C in Southend in May, falling to 8°C at night.

How sunny is it in Southend in May?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Southend in May - that's 42% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Southend in May?

The average sea temperature around Southend in May is 12°C.

Does it rain in Southend in May?

There are usually 13 days with some rain in Southend in May and the average monthly rainfall is 40mm.

Southend May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Southend in May 2025. Select a month to view Southend sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Thursday, 1st May 2025	04:29	19:21
Friday, 16th May 2025	04:03	19:45
Saturday, 31st May 2025	03:46	20:04

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