Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The average high-temperature during May registers at a moderate 15°C (59°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Southend-on-Sea's nights in May experience an average temperature drop to a chilly 8.7°C (47.7°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Southend-on-Sea is 80%.Rainfall
In May, in Southend-on-Sea, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout May, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Southend-on-Sea, there are 148.1 rainfall days, and 293mm (11.54") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Sea temperature
In Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, in May, the average water temperature is 11.3°C (52.3°F).Note: Staying in 11.3°C (52.3°F) waters for just a few moments at 13°C (55.4°F) can be harrowing, and below 10°C (50°F) poses breathing and cold shock risks, depending on individual tolerance.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 15h and 38min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of May, in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 9:04 pm BST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.1h.UV index
In Southend-on-Sea, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Southend-on-Sea?
What is the average humidity in May in Southend-on-Sea?
How much does it rain in Southend-on-Sea in May?
When it does not snow in Southend-on-Sea?
Does it snow in Southend-on-Sea in May?
What is the water temperature in May in Southend-on-Sea?
How many hours of daylight does Southend-on-Sea have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Southend-on-Sea?
How long on average sun shines in May in Southend-on-Sea?
How high is the UV index in May in Southend-on-Sea?
Average temperature in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 15°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.9°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1016.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 15.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 20mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (15mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (14mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in May: 11.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.3°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in May
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, November and December (9km).
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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