Climate Insights for Shoreham-by-Sea

The climate in Shoreham-by-Sea is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 813mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 159mm of rainfall. Shoreham-by-Sea is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are March, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Shoreham-by-Sea 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. March 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 September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Shoreham-by-Sea is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 813mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 159mm of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 17mm. That's 143mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Shoreham-by-Sea is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Shoreham-by-Sea, which began on June 21, 2026. Shoreham-by-Sea is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 53 days from now.

The best time to visit Shoreham-by-Sea is during 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 45mm per month. By contrast, March 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Shoreham-by-Sea 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.