County in England

Sussex Map

Interactive map of Sussex with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 60°F now🕔 6:16 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 1.7 million

Summary

Sussex is a county in England. Sussex is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 1.7 million.

Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Sussex with overcast. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 58°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 47%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Sussex is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 20 mi away. Nearby highlights include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, British Museum and Tower of London.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sussex today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Sussex

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 50°55′40.8″N 0°27′42.1″W (50.928, -0.4617)

Quick facts about Sussex

TypeCounty
RegionEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates50°55′40.8″N 0°27′42.1″W (50.928, -0.4617)
Population1.700.000
Local time6:16 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Maps of each airport in Sussex

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Maps of each city in Sussex

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Sussex

1 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Neighboring counties and metropolitan areas in England

Sorted by distance from Sussex.

Getting to Sussex

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • London · 43 mi · roughly 59 min driving
  • Oxford · 66 mi · roughly 1.5 h driving
  • Bath · 88 mi · roughly 2 h driving
  • Cambridge · 92 mi · roughly 2.1 h driving
  • Bristol · 99 mi · roughly 2.3 h driving
  • Stratford-upon-Avon · 102 mi · roughly 2.4 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Sussex

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
London Gatwick AirportLGW20 miSussex
London Heathrow AirportLHR37 miLondon
Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG188 miParis
Paris Orly AirportORY198 miParis
Amsterdam Schiphol AirportAMS244 miAmsterdam
Dublin AirportDUB300 miDublin

Things to do in Sussex

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Sussex.

Explore Sussex

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sussex?

Sussex is a county in England. Its coordinates are 50.928, -0.4617. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Sussex right now?

It is currently 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Sussex?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Sussex, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Sussex in?

Sussex observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 6:16 PM.

How many people live in Sussex?

Sussex has a population of approximately 1.7 million.

What is the nearest airport to Sussex?

The closest airports are London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 20 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 37 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 188 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Sussex?

Popular options include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, British Museum, Tower of London, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.

What places are in Sussex?

Sussex covers 2 places in this atlas, including London Gatwick Airport and Brighton.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 6:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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