Rye Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Rye’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United Kingdom.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Visitors to Rye will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a warm 22°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a cold 9°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 4°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Rye by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect. August, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 196 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 62 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 14 days. It records 70 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in the United Kingdom Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United Kingdom. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Rye Temperatures Compared World Wide
Rye’s average annual maximum temperature is 15°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Meanwhile, New York City, USA, experiences a more pronounced seasonal variation with an average annual temperature of 17°C.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Rye’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Rye climate page.
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