West Sussex Weather in October

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

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Chichester Crawley Worthing Horley

Thinking about venturing to West Sussex, the United Kingdom this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in West Sussex in October

West Sussex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in West 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 Chichester.

To explore the conditions in West Sussex, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Horley with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Selsey with 112 mm (4.4 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)
Best Time to Visit West Sussex →

Best Places to Visit in West Sussex in October

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

Temperature range in West Sussex (October)

Precipitation variation in West Sussex (October)

Chichester

In October Chichester 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
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Chichester →

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
Climate in Crawley →

Worthing

In October Worthing 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
70 mm (2.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Worthing →

Horley

In October Horley 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)
70 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Horley →

Bognor Regis

In October Bognor Regis 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
73 mm (2.9 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Bognor Regis →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West Sussex, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chichester 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Crawley 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Worthing 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Horley 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Bognor Regis 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Littlehampton 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

West Sussex weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, West Sussex, the United Kingdom generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Chichester sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

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

In Chichester, the average daytime high in October is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in West Sussex, the United Kingdom during October, with Chichester averaging close to 100 mm (3.9 in).

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Chichester, October may not be the ideal time to visit West Sussex, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Chichester. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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