East Sussex Weather in August

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

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Brighton & Hove Eastbourne Hastings Rye

Planning a trip to East Sussex, the United Kingdom this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in East Sussex in August

East Sussex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in East Sussex generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Eastbourne at 20°C (68°F) and warm in Northiam at 23°C (73°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Northiam and 16°C (61°F) in Eastbourne. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in East Sussex, the United Kingdom.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Iden with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Gatwick with 73 mm (2.9 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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in East Sussex, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in East Sussex (August)

Precipitation variation in East Sussex (August)

Brighton & Hove

In August Brighton & Hove generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Brighton & Hove →

Eastbourne

In August Eastbourne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Eastbourne →

Hastings

In August Hastings generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
196 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Hastings →

Rye

In August Rye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
196 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rye →

Crawley

In August Crawley generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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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 August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Brighton & Hove 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Eastbourne 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Hastings 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Rye 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Crawley 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Westfield 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

East Sussex weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across East Sussex, the United Kingdom in August. The popular destination of Brighton & Hove averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this summer month.

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

Brighton & Hove averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in East Sussex, the United Kingdom during August, with Brighton & Hove averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit East Sussex, the United Kingdom with overall perfect 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. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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