Sussex Weather Forecast
Sussex weather: 66°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Sussex
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 47° | 0% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 49° | 2% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 67° / 53° | 0% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 51° | 2% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 56° | 10% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 52° | 39% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 46° | 7% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 44° | 24% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 51° | 26% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 48° | 25% · 0,4 in | 33 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 49° | 27% · 0,0 in | 28 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 57° | 22% · 0,3 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 56° | 27% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 57° | 23% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 2 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 64°F against a October normal of 60°F - 36°F above.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 1% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 1,0 in).
What this means for Sussex
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 67°F is 6.5°F above the 60°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 57°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 55°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 66°F (19°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 58% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Sussex?
May, June, July, August and September 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 4:22 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 2, 2026 at 4:22 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
