East Sussex Weather in October

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

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Brighton & Hove Eastbourne Hastings Rye

Planning a getaway to East Sussex, the United Kingdom this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in East Sussex in October

East Sussex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in East Sussex generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Brighton & Hove.

For a closer look at conditions across East Sussex, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gatwick with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Eastbourne with 117 mm (4.6 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)
Best Time to Visit East Sussex →

Best Places to Visit in East Sussex in October

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

Temperature range in East Sussex (October)

Precipitation variation in East Sussex (October)

Brighton & Hove

In October Brighton & Hove generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Brighton & Hove →

Eastbourne

In October Eastbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Eastbourne →

Hastings

In October Hastings generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
115 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Hastings →

Rye

In October Rye generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
115 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Rye →

Crawley

In October Crawley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Brighton & Hove 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Eastbourne 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Hastings 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Rye 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Crawley 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Westfield 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

East Sussex weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

East Sussex, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Brighton & Hove average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

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

Brighton & Hove averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

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

Brighton & Hove typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 108 mm (4.3 in) on average across East Sussex, the United Kingdom.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly 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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