Sussex Weather Forecast
Sussex weather: 60°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Sussex?
Possibly - there is a 47% chance in Sussex today.
A 47% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,4 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Wed and Thu.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,4 in against a typical 0,3 in).
16-day forecast for Sussex
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 58° | 47% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 49° | 4% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 47° | 4% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 55° | 3% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 60° | 37% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 66° | 50% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 59° | 58% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 56° | 75% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 52° | 55% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 69° / 59° | 43% · 0,7 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 58° | 51% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 60° | 50% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 59° | 39% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 54° | 41% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Sussex
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 71°F typical for this month.
A 47% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
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
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 61°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 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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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 9:03 AM.
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 23, 2026 at 9:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
