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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Evening Ledger weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
For Rye East Sussex this evening, the live forecast above shows conditions easing after any morning showers, with coastal breezes keeping temperatures moderate for the time of year along the Romney Marsh edge.
What is the outlook for Rye today?
The day starts with a mix of cloud and brighter spells, though a band of light rain may drift across the marshes before lunch. Winds stay light from the southwest, becoming variable later. Visibility remains good apart from any brief showers.
- Morning cloud gives way to some hazy sunshine by early afternoon
- Light southwesterly breeze, turning westerly by evening
- Rainfall totals minimal – under 1mm expected
- UV index low, so no strong sunburn risk
Will the weekend be drier for Rye Bay?
A weak ridge builds from Friday, bringing a drier interlude before low pressure returns from the west on Sunday. Saturday looks the better day for coastal walks or a trip to the harbour.
- Friday: bright start, cloud thickening later but mostly dry
- Saturday: sunny spells, light winds, feeling pleasant
- Sunday: increasing cloud, rain possible by evening
Does Rye get more rain than the rest of East Sussex?
Rye sits on the edge of the Romney Marsh, which is one of the drier parts of the county. Annual rainfall here is typically 600–650mm, lower than the High Weald to the north.
How reliable is the BBC weather forecast for Rye?
The BBC uses Met Office data, so forecasts for Rye are generally reliable up to three days ahead. Beyond that, coastal effects can make local conditions change more quickly than inland.
When does the sea fog clear from Rye Harbour?
Sea fog, or haar, usually burns off by late morning as the land warms. It is most common in spring and early summer when the sea remains cooler than the air.
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