Lewes weather in December (East Sussex, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Lewes this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Lewes typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 10°C. At night, they generally drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Lewes in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lewes. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lewes climate page with graphs.

 

Lewes, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 12°C *  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Data from: Brighton & Hove, the United Kingdom (12 KM, 7 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

2/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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