Weather in August in West Sussex
Thinking about venturing to West Sussex this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in West Sussex in August?
West Sussex is a region in the United Kingdom. August in West Sussex generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. In August, it is summer.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Selsey at 20°C to warm in Crawley at 22°C. At night it cools down to 14°C in Crawley and 16°C in Selsey. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in West Sussex.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Petworth with an average of 66 mm to moderate rainfall in Horley with 73 mm.For specific regional insights in West Sussex for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our West Sussex climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in West Sussex?
Chichester
In August Chichester generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Crawley
In August Crawley generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Worthing
In August Worthing generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Horley
In August Horley generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Arundel
In August Arundel generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Sussex, in the United Kingdom.
Is August the best time to visit West Sussex?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to West Sussex. Typically, the climate in Chichester is perfect.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Chichester. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.
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