Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Rye features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 5 °C (42 °F) and 18 °C (65 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -7 °C (19 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 720 mm (28.4 inches) and receives 127 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Rye enjoys an average of 3335 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 7 hours 58 minutes to 16 hours 27 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Rye are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 16 to 18 °C (62 - 65 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 5 to 7 °C (42 - 45 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Rye experiences 10 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 14 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 14°C (57°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
| Mean maximum | 12°C (54°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
| Average high | 8°C (46°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (42°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
| Average low | 3°C (37°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
5°C (40°F) |
| Mean minimum | -2°C (28°F) |
-3°C (28°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
3°C (39°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
| Minimum | -4°C (25°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Rye, England, United Kingdom with other places around the world.
Rye usually has the most precipitation in October, November and December, with an average of 13 rainy days and 82 mm (3.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Rye are April, July and September. On average, 43 mm (1.7 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 53 (2.1) | 57 (2.2) | 51 (2.0) | 32 (1.3) | 64 (2.5) | 58 (2.3) | 48 (1.9) | 62 (2.4) | 47 (1.9) | 84 (3.3) | 64 (2.5) | 99 (3.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 14 |
The sunniest months in Rye are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 36 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Rye: January, February and December receive an average of 4 hours 3 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 97 | 155 | 232 | 347 | 413 | 415 | 422 | 396 | 324 | 250 | 162 | 116 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 8h 27m | 10h 0m | 11h 55m | 13h 52m | 15h 34m | 16h 27m | 15h 59m | 14h 27m | 12h 34m | 10h 38m | 8h 53m | 7h 58m |
Rye experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 7 - 8, which corresponds to the High / Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 2. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Rye UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Rye. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Rye's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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