Best time to visit East Sussex

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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in East Sussex. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

When is the best time to visit East Sussex?

The best time to visit East Sussex (Eastbourne) is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in January in East Sussex (Eastbourne)7
    Jan
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in February in East Sussex (Eastbourne)7
    Feb
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in March in East Sussex (Eastbourne)9
    Mar
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in April in East Sussex (Eastbourne)12
    Apr
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in May in East Sussex (Eastbourne)15
    May
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in June in East Sussex (Eastbourne)18
    Jun
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in July in East Sussex (Eastbourne)20
    Jul
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in August in East Sussex (Eastbourne)20
    Aug
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in September in East Sussex (Eastbourne)18
    Sep
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in October in East Sussex (Eastbourne)15
    Oct
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in November in East Sussex (Eastbourne)11
    Nov
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in December in East Sussex (Eastbourne)8
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in East Sussex?

The hottest time of year in Eastbourne, East Sussex is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in East Sussex?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Eastbourne, East Sussex with 98mm on average. There are normally 16 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in East Sussex?

The sunniest time of year in Eastbourne, East Sussex is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 49% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in East Sussex?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Eastbourne, East Sussex in August when the water temperature reaches 17°C.

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The weather guide for East Sussex (Eastbourne) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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