Sussex Weather Forecast
Sussex weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Sussex
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 61° | 63% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Rain | 73° / 63° | 100% · 0,4 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 61° | 73% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 61° | 73% · 0,2 in | 23 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 60° | 63% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 60° | 31% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 55° | 24% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 5 |
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 68° / 61°
Drizzle · 73% rain · wind 23 mph
🌦️ 71° / 60°
Light drizzle · 63% rain · wind 15 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
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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 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 92% and wind is 3 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 7:42 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 August 26, 2026 at 7:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
