Climate Insights for Alciston
East Sussex, The Weald, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Alciston is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 940 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alciston receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alciston is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Alciston is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 37 in of precipitation falls per year. Alciston receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alciston is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.
Temperature
Alciston sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 19°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Alciston sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 42°F to 66°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 64°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 45°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Alciston is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 940 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 130 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 43 mm. That's 87 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Alciston is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.1 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.7 in. That's 3.4 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Alciston is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 29km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.Alciston is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 16mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Alciston is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 63 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Alciston is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 42°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alciston based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alciston based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.