AI-generatedLewes at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,750 h
- Rain a year
- 731 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 27 m
Climate in Lewes
Lewes has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, Lewes is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lewes
The best time to visit Lewes is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is November with 79 mm.
Lewes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lewes in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–17 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Lewes in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Lewes in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 12–20 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Lewes in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:2118:10
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 07:01–08:06 · evening 17:25–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:48–07:01 · evening 18:30–18:43
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 Lewes compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Lewes in October?
In October, Lewes is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lewes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min07:21 – 18:10
- 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 50 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %40 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Lewes
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Lewes: score 84 against 57. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 54 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lewes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January8° · 1.9 h
In January, Lewes is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lewes.
Lewes in January21February9° · 2.8 h
In February, Lewes is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lewes.
Lewes in February37March11° · 4.3 h
In March, Lewes is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lewes.
Lewes in March62April14° · 6.3 h
In April, Lewes is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Lewes.
Lewes in April79May17° · 7.2 h
In May, Lewes is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lewes.
Lewes in May84June20° · 7.6 h
In June, Lewes is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lewes.
Lewes in June82July22° · 7.5 h
In July, Lewes is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Lewes.
Lewes in July79August22° · 6.8 h
In August, Lewes is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lewes.
Lewes in August77September20° · 5.3 h
In September, Lewes is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lewes.
Lewes in September57October16° · 3.7 h
In October, Lewes is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lewes.
Lewes in October33November12° · 2.2 h
In November, Lewes is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lewes.
Lewes in November18December9° · 1.7 h
In December, Lewes is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lewes.
Lewes in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lewes
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 July (13°). 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 8° | 3° | 1.9 h | 12 | 67 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 9° | 3° | 2.8 h | 10 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 37 | 11° | 4° | 4.3 h | 11 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 14° | 6° | 6.3 h | 10 | 48 |
| MayMay | 79 | 17° | 9° | 7.2 h | 11 | 56 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 20° | 11° | 7.6 h | 10 | 54 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 22° | 13° | 7.5 h | 10 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 22° | 13° | 6.8 h | 10 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 20° | 11° | 5.3 h | 9 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 57 | 16° | 9° | 3.7 h | 12 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 33 | 12° | 6° | 2.2 h | 12 | 79 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 9° | 3° | 1.7 h | 12 | 73 |
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
50.87° N, 0.01° E · 27 m · Europe/London
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Lewes
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 3.7 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Lewes, 34 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Lewes: 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, Lewes has about 12 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Lewes
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 85 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 Lewes
How breezy and how cloudy Lewes 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 Lewes typically peaks at 24 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 69 % of the sky over Lewes: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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 Lewes
Weather for your travel dates
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Lewes 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.
Lewes has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 70 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.
Good to know: United Kingdom
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +44
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Lewes vs Brighton
In October the holiday weather in Lewes and Brighton is about equally good (score 57 vs 61). During the day it is about as warm in Brighton as in Lewes.
| in October | Lewes | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Lewes ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Weybridge16°60
- 2LewesThis page16°57
- 3London16°57
- 4Slough16°55
- 5Guildford16°54
- 6Woking16°54
- 7Portsmouth16°16°54
- 8Watford16°54
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Frequently asked questions about Lewes
When is the best time to visit Lewes?
The best time to visit Lewes is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lewes?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Lewes?
Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is November with 79 mm. The driest month is April with 48 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lewes get?
Lewes gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Lewes in?
Lewes is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Lewes?
Lewes has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 80, summer holidays 80, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 17.