AI-generatedHorsham at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jan · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,620 h
- Rain a year
- 421 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 133 m
Climate in Horsham
Horsham has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year, Horsham is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Horsham
The best time to visit Horsham is from March to May and from September to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from August to November. The wettest month is September with 45 mm of precipitation.
Horsham through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Horsham in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–26 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Horsham in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Horsham in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–27 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Horsham in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 14–15 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Aug – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, September – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:4819:46
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 06:32–07:22 · evening 19:11–20:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:21–06:32 · evening 20:02–20:12
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 Horsham compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 20° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 1.1 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 7° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.5 h |
What is the weather like in Horsham in October?
In October, Horsham is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Horsham.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 58 min06:48 – 19:46
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %82 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Horsham
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Horsham: score 97 against 90. In March, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. March has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 39 mm | 21 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Horsham month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
73January31° · 10.3 h
In January, Horsham is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Horsham.
Horsham in January75February31° · 9.9 h
In February, Horsham is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Horsham.
Horsham in February97March27° · 8.1 h
In March, Horsham is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Horsham.
Horsham in March91April22° · 6.6 h
In April, Horsham is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Horsham.
Horsham in April83May18° · 5.1 h
In May, Horsham is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Horsham.
Horsham in May63June15° · 4.3 h
In June, Horsham is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Horsham.
Horsham in June57July14° · 4.3 h
In July, Horsham is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Horsham.
Horsham in July68August15° · 5.6 h
In August, Horsham is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Horsham.
Horsham in August82September18° · 6.2 h
In September, Horsham is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Horsham.
Horsham in September90October22° · 7.6 h
In October, Horsham is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Horsham.
Horsham in October95November26° · 8.7 h
In November, Horsham is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Horsham.
Horsham in November88December29° · 9.5 h
In December, Horsham is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 34 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Horsham.
Horsham in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Horsham
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in January (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to October, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 73 | 31° | 13° | 10.3 h | 4 | 30 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 31° | 13° | 9.9 h | 3 | 19 |
| MarchMar | 97 | 27° | 10° | 8.1 h | 3 | 21 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 22° | 8° | 6.6 h | 5 | 27 |
| MayMay | 83 | 18° | 6° | 5.1 h | 6 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 15° | 4° | 4.3 h | 7 | 42 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 14° | 3° | 4.3 h | 9 | 42 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 15° | 3° | 5.6 h | 9 | 44 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 18° | 5° | 6.2 h | 8 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 22° | 6° | 7.6 h | 7 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 95 | 26° | 9° | 8.7 h | 6 | 45 |
| DecemberDec | 88 | 29° | 11° | 9.5 h | 5 | 34 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Horsham
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Horsham, 58 % 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 in Horsham: 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.
In October, Horsham has about 7 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Horsham
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
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 and clouds in Horsham
How breezy and how cloudy Horsham 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.
In October, the wind in Horsham typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Horsham: variable cloud, with about 7.6 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.
Heat and humidity in Horsham
How often the day gets hot in Horsham (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Horsham has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Horsham
Weather for your travel dates
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Horsham 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.
Horsham has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 90
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 35 min
- Distance
- 16,660 km
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Jet lag
- About 10 days (10 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Horsham vs Ararat
In October Horsham has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs 84). During the day Ararat is 3 °C cooler than Horsham. Ararat gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Horsham | Ararat |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 9 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Dec | Oct – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Horsham
When is the best time to visit Horsham?
The best time to visit Horsham is from March to May and from September to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Horsham?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 13 °C. July is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Horsham?
The wettest month is September with 45 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 19 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Horsham get?
Horsham gets around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.3 hours a day; in June there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Horsham in?
Horsham is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Horsham?
A nonstop flight from London to Horsham takes about 20 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,660 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Horsham?
Horsham has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 79, summer holidays 64, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 81.