West Sussex Weather in August

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

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Chichester Crawley Worthing Horley

Planning a journey to West Sussex, the United Kingdom this August 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 August

West Sussex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in West Sussex generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Selsey at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Crawley at 22°C (72°F). At night it cools down to 14°C (57°F) in Crawley and 16°C (61°F) in Selsey. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in West Sussex, the United Kingdom.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Petworth with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Horley with 73 mm (2.9 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 August

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

Temperature range in West Sussex (August)

Precipitation variation in West Sussex (August)

Chichester

In August Chichester 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
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Chichester →

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
Climate in Crawley →

Worthing

In August Worthing 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
55 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Worthing →

Horley

In August Horley generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Horley →

Bognor Regis

In August Bognor Regis 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
57 mm (2.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chichester 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Crawley 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Worthing 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Horley 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Bognor Regis 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Littlehampton 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

West Sussex weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in West Sussex, the United Kingdom brings perfect weather. In Chichester, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

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

In Chichester, the average daytime high in August is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in West Sussex, the United Kingdom during August, with Chichester averaging close to 70 mm (2.8 in).

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

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to West Sussex, the United Kingdom. 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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