Sussex, England, United Kingdom: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Sussex, England, United Kingdom? If you're planning to go to Sussex, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Based on the climate and weather in Sussex, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Sussex, England, United Kingdom by month

January

Traveling to Sussex in January, you will notice that it is cold and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage

February

February in Sussex is cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) to high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces

March

March in Sussex is brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average. There is frost sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Waterproof luggage
Warm pants or jeans
Socks

April

April in this region can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear

May

May in Sussex can be chilly. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Standard footwear
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Socks

June

If you visit Sussex during June, you are likely to find that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage

July

July in Sussex is a perfect temperature. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Skirts
Sandals
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat

August

August is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Skirts
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear

September

September in Sussex is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts

October

If you go to Sussex in October, you will notice that it is cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Dresses
Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece

November

November in Sussex can be brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly.

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average. There is frost occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Dresses
Socks
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear

December

If you go to Sussex in December, you will notice that it is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Rain coat
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Standard footwear

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Sussex, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

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