Eastbourne weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Poor
Best time to visit: May – August
What is the weather like in Eastbourne in September?
In September, Eastbourne is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Eastbourne.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 21 | 11 |
| Day | 19° | 18° | 15° |
| Night | 16° | 14° | 12° |
| Sea | 17° | 17° | 16° |
| Sun | 7 h | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rain days | 10 | 9 | 12 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 43 min06:33 – 19:16
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %4 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in September
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Eastbourne in September: quick answers
Is Eastbourne hot in September?
No. In September, Eastbourne is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Eastbourne in September?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in September the sea averages just 17.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Eastbourne in September?
Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, 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