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Bognor Regis weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Bognor Regis at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 22°
Warmest sea
Aug · 17.7°
Sunshine a year
1,770 h
Rain a year
699 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
5 m

Climate in Bognor Regis

Bognor Regis has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Bognor Regis is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Bognor Regis

The best time to visit Bognor Regis is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to November; the wettest month is October with 76 mm.

Bognor Regis through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Bognor Regis in spring

Mar – May

21

Poor

  • 11–17 °C by day
  • Sea 10 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Bognor Regis in summer

Jun – Aug

41

Fair

  • 20–22 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 7.3 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Bognor Regis in autumn

Sep – Nov

15

Poor

  • 12–20 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 3.9 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Bognor Regis in winter

Dec – Feb

10

Poor

  • 9 °C by day
  • Sea 10 °C
  • 2.3 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct – Nov

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bognor Regis for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

11

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 10°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 15°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 13°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:2418:13

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:03–08:09 · evening 17:28–18:33
Blue hour
Morning 06:51–07:03 · evening 18:33–18:46

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Bognor Regis compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The sea cools from 17° to 15°. The days get 1.8 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high18°14°
Night-time low10°7°
Sea17°15°
Daylight11.7 h9.9 h

What is the weather like in Bognor Regis in October?

In October, Bognor Regis is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bognor Regis.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 49 min07:24 – 18:13
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
69 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+1offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %41 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Bognor Regis

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Bognor Regis: score 45 against 11. In August, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Bognor Regis
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score1145better
Daytime high16°22°
Night-time low9°14°
Sea16.0°17.7°
Sunshine3.8 h6.9 hbetter
Rainy days1210better
Rainfall76 mm60 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Bognor Regis month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

10January9° · Sea 9° · 2.1 h

In January, Bognor Regis is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bognor Regis.

Bognor Regis in January
11February9° · Sea 8° · 2.9 h

In February, Bognor Regis is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bognor Regis.

Bognor Regis in February
15March11° · Sea 8° · 4.2 h

In March, Bognor Regis is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bognor Regis.

Bognor Regis in March
23April14° · Sea 9° · 6.3 h

In April, Bognor Regis is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bognor Regis.

Bognor Regis in April
25May17° · Sea 12° · 7.1 h

In May, Bognor Regis is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bognor Regis.

Bognor Regis in May
33June20° · Sea 14° · 7.6 h

In June, Bognor Regis is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bognor Regis.

Bognor Regis in June
44July22° · Sea 16° · 7.5 h

In July, Bognor Regis is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bognor Regis – and yet one of the best months here.

Bognor Regis in July
45August22° · Sea 18° · 6.9 h

In August, Bognor Regis is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bognor Regis – and yet one of the best months here.

Bognor Regis in August
26September20° · Sea 17° · 5.4 h

In September, Bognor Regis is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bognor Regis.

Bognor Regis in September
11October16° · Sea 16° · 3.8 h

In October, Bognor Regis is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bognor Regis.

Bognor Regis in October
8November12° · Sea 14° · 2.4 h

In November, Bognor Regis is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bognor Regis.

Bognor Regis in November
9December9° · Sea 11° · 1.9 h

In December, Bognor Regis is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bognor Regis.

Bognor Regis in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Bognor Regis

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°

CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 16°Night 9°Sea 16°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan109°3°9.4°2.1 h1163
FebruaryFeb119°3°8.4°2.9 h1052
MarchMar1511°4°8.2°4.2 h1046
AprilApr2314°6°9.4°6.3 h1047
MayMay2517°9°11.5°7.1 h1053
JuneJun3320°12°14.0°7.6 h954
JulyJul4422°14°16.3°7.5 h1055
AugustAug4522°14°17.7°6.9 h1060
SeptemberSep2620°12°17.4°5.4 h949
OctoberOct1116°9°16.0°3.8 h1276
NovemberNov812°6°13.6°2.4 h1276
DecemberDec99°4°11.1°1.9 h1168

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

50.78° N, 0.68° W · 5 m · Europe/London

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Bognor Regis

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October16.0°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 15.3 – 16.8 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 16.0°8 in 10 years 15.3° – 16.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Bognor Regis ranges from 8.2 °C in March to 17.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.0 and 18.6 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan9.4°8.4°10.1°cold
FebruaryFeb8.4°7.6°9.2°cold
MarchMar8.2°7.0°9.2°cold
AprilApr9.4°8.4°10.5°cold
MayMay11.5°10.7°12.5°cold
JuneJun14.0°13.4°15.0°cold
JulyJul16.3°15.3°17.3°cold
AugustAug17.7°17.0°18.6°fresh
SeptemberSep17.4°16.7°18.0°fresh
OctoberOct16.0°15.3°16.8°cold
NovemberNov13.6°12.8°14.4°cold
DecemberDec11.1°10.4°11.8°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Bognor Regis

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,770 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 7.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.8 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 35 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Bognor Regis, 35 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Bognor Regis: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
699 mm on 124 days
Wettest month
Oct · 76 mm
Driest month
Mar · 46 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 76 mm

In October, Bognor Regis has about 12 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Bognor Regis

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 65 min
Fair skin
about 80 min
Light brown skin
about 115 min
Olive skin
over 2 h

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Bognor Regis

How breezy and how cloudy Bognor Regis is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
22 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 26 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 24 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Bognor Regis typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
66 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Jul · 61 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 72 %
OctoberCloud cover 69 %Sunshine 3.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Bognor Regis: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Planning a trip to Bognor Regis

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Bognor Regis in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Bognor Regis has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 45) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    21

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 9 °C
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    27

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    45

    FairBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    11

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 3.8 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    10

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • Sea 10 °C
    • 2.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
Short trip – train or car is often quicker
Distance
80 km
Time zone
UTC+1
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Bognor Regis vs Chichester

In October the holiday weather in Bognor Regis and Chichester is about equally good (score 11 vs 11). During the day it is about as warm in Chichester as in Bognor Regis. The sea is about equally warm.

Bognor Regis vs Chichester, in October
in OctoberBognor RegisChichester
Holiday weather score1111
Daytime high16°16°
Sea16°16°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

Through the year

OctoberBognor Regis 16°Chichester 16°
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United Kingdom in October: the best places

In October, Bognor Regis ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Weybridge16°60
  2. 2Lewes16°57
  3. 3London16°57
  4. 4Marlow15°56
  5. 5Slough16°55
  6. 6Henley-on-Thames15°55
  7. 7Portsmouth16°16°54
  8. 8Guildford16°54
  9. 24Bognor RegisThis page16°16°11
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Frequently asked questions about Bognor Regis

When is the best time to visit Bognor Regis?

The best time to visit Bognor Regis is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Bognor Regis?

The sea temperature in Bognor Regis ranges from 8.2 °C in March to 17.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Bognor Regis in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Bognor Regis?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Bognor Regis?

Rain is frequent from October to November; the wettest month is October with 76 mm. The driest month is March with 46 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Bognor Regis get?

Bognor Regis gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Bognor Regis in?

Bognor Regis is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

Which school holidays are best for Bognor Regis?

Bognor Regis has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 45) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 27, summer holidays 45, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 10.