East Sussex Weather in July

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

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Brighton & Hove Eastbourne Hastings Rye

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

What to Expect in East Sussex in July

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Eastbourne at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Gatwick at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Gatwick and 15°C (59°F) in Eastbourne.

For specific regional insights in East Sussex, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Eastbourne with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Gatwick with 64 mm (2.5 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 July

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

Temperature range in East Sussex (July)

Precipitation variation in East Sussex (July)

Brighton & Hove

In July 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 excellent that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Brighton & Hove →

Eastbourne

In July Eastbourne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Eastbourne →

Hastings

In July Hastings 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 excellent that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
202 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hastings →

Rye

In July Rye generally has pleasant 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 excellent that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
202 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Rye →

Crawley

In July 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 excellent that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Sussex, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United Kingdom reached 39°C (102°F) in Nottingham on July 19, 2022.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Brighton & Hove 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Eastbourne 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Hastings 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Rye 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Crawley 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Westfield 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

East Sussex weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Expect excellent weather across East Sussex, the United Kingdom in July. 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 July?

Daytime temperatures in Brighton & Hove peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in July, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Brighton & Hove averages just 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for East Sussex, the United Kingdom.

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

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit East Sussex, the United Kingdom with overall excellent weather in Brighton & Hove. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit East Sussex, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally excellent weather in Brighton & Hove. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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