East Sussex Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in April.

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Brighton & Hove Eastbourne Hastings Rye

Planning a journey to East Sussex, the United Kingdom this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in East Sussex in April

East Sussex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in East Sussex generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Eastbourne at 12°C (54°F) to mild in East Grinstead at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in East Grinstead and 8°C (46°F) in Eastbourne.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of East Sussex, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Camber with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Gatwick with 59 mm (2.3 in).

Explore East Sussex by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Sussex — and find the best time to visit. (based on Brighton & Hove)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in East Sussex in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East Sussex.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in East Sussex

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in East Sussex, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in East Sussex (April)

Precipitation variation in East Sussex (April)

Brighton & Hove

In April Brighton & Hove generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Brighton & Hove →

Eastbourne

In April Eastbourne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Eastbourne →

Hastings

In April Hastings generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
113 hours
150 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hastings →

Rye

In April Rye generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
113 hours
150 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Rye →

Crawley

In April Crawley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Sussex, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Sussex in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Brighton & Hove 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Eastbourne 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Hastings 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Rye 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Crawley 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Westfield 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

East Sussex weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in April?

In April, East Sussex, the United Kingdom generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Brighton & Hove sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in April?

Brighton & Hove averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does East Sussex, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in East Sussex, the United Kingdom. Brighton & Hove averages only about 55 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit East Sussex, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit East Sussex, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Brighton & Hove.

On average, the best time to visit East Sussex, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Brighton & Hove. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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