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Southend
Canunda National Park
Canunda National Park
South Australia, Australia

Southend

Southend is a locality in South Australia, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 301 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now14°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population301
Local time15:03
37.57° S, 140.13° EElevation 3 mUTC+10:30 · Australian Central Daylight Time
Postal code5280
The year in Southendweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low15° / 11°
Rain this month50mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Southend at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in February

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJune

122 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

19 mm of rain

Warmest sea17°C

February

Monuments nearby1+

within 43 km

Weather in Southend

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
14°C

Sunny · wind 21 km/h · humidity 56%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct13°12°8.5 mm
Mon26 Oct12°9°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct14°7°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct14°11°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct17°12°
Fri30 Oct18°11°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct20°15°
Sun1 Nov17°15°
Mon2 Nov17°14°2 mm
Tue3 Nov13°12°9.3 mm

When to go to Southend

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score868582756041424250566781
High20°20°19°17°16°14°13°14°14°15°17°18°
Low15°15°15°13°12°11°10°10°11°11°13°14°
Rain (mm)221935487612212311774503837
Wet days6678101413131212117
Sea17°17°16°16°16°16°15°15°14°15°15°16°

What's on in Southend

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Southend

All monuments

Outdoors around Southend

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Beachport Golf CourseGolf courses
0.3 km
Kotgee campgroundCamp sites
1.6 km
Nal-a-wort campgroundCamp sites
1.7 km
Stanway PointViewpoints
1.9 km
Cullen Bay LookoutViewpoints
2.2 km

Nature around Southend

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Southend

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Southend

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Southend

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Southend from above

Postal code

5280

Getting to Southend

Mount Gambier AirportMGB
61 km
Portland AirportPTJ
144 km

Places near Southend

Places with a climate like Southend

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Southend?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Southend.
What is the hottest month in Southend?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Southend?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Southend?
June is the wettest month with about 122 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Southend?
The sea is warmest in February at about 17°C and coolest in September at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Southend?
The postal code of Southend is 5280.