Temperatures in August
It's pleasantly warm in August in East Sussex with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for East Sussex in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in East Sussex with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 22°C, with nights close to 15°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in East Sussex will be around 21°C, with nights close to 14°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 33% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for East Sussex. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
East Sussex in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
21°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
23°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
20°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
65 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit East Sussex?
Want nice weather? Then August is a great time to be in East Sussex. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for East Sussex in August
With 33°C, East Sussex hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 5°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in East Sussex
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in East Sussex, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in East Sussex
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for East Sussex, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 10 days of rain in East Sussex.
Daily UV Index in August in East Sussex
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in East Sussex, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in East Sussex Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in East Sussex, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in East Sussex Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in East Sussex, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for East Sussex
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Average Weather in East Sussex by Month
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