West Sussex Weather in April

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

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Chichester Crawley Worthing Horley

Planning a journey to West 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 West Sussex in April

West Sussex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in West Sussex generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C (54°F) in Selsey to 14°C (57°F) in East Grinstead. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in East Grinstead and 8°C (46°F) in Selsey.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Worthing with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Rowlands Castle with 61 mm (2.4 in).

Explore West Sussex by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Sussex - and find the best time to visit. (based on Chichester)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°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 West Sussex in April

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

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

Temperature range in West Sussex (April)

Precipitation variation in West Sussex (April)

Chichester

In April Chichester 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 mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Chichester →

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 good 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
mixed
good
good
Climate in Crawley →

Worthing

In April Worthing 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 mixed 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
54 mm (2.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Worthing →

Horley

In April Horley 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 good 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)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
Climate in Horley →

Bognor Regis

In April Bognor Regis 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 mixed 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
57 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West Sussex, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chichester 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Crawley 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Worthing 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Horley 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Bognor Regis 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Littlehampton 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

West Sussex weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

April in West Sussex, the United Kingdom brings mixed weather. In Chichester, daytime temperatures are typically around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Chichester peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in April, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in West Sussex, the United Kingdom during April, with Chichester averaging close to 59 mm (2.3 in).

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

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit West Sussex, the United Kingdom due to the typically mixed weather in Chichester.

On average, the best time to visit West Sussex, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally excellent weather in Chichester. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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