Sun, sea & sand

Clacton-on-Sea weather in September

Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in September

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

What is the weather like in Clacton-on-Sea in September?

In September, Clacton-on-Sea is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clacton-on-Sea.

September compared

How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.

AugustAugSeptemberSepOctoberOct
Score362312
Day20°18°15°
Night15°14°11°
Sea19°18°15°
Sun7 h5 h4 h
Rain days10912

More details for September

Daylight
12 h 45 min06:28 – 19:13
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
63 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+1Europe/London

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %7 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %64 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in September

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Clacton-on-Sea in September: quick answers

Is Clacton-on-Sea hot in September?

No. In September, Clacton-on-Sea is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.

Can you swim in Clacton-on-Sea in September?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in September the sea averages just 17.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Clacton-on-Sea in September?

Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 47 mm in total.

Clacton-on-Sea month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences