Weather in December in East Sussex
Planning a trip to East Sussex this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in East Sussex in December?
East Sussex is a region in the United Kingdom. December in East Sussex generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Brighton & Hove. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of East Sussex in December, check out the map below.To explore the conditions in East Sussex in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in East Grinstead with an average of 71 mm to high rainfall in Seaford with 114 mm.For a more detailed look at East Sussex's conditions throughout the year, check out our East Sussex climate page.
Where to go in East Sussex in December
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our East Sussex's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in East Sussex?
Brighton & Hove
In December Brighton & Hove generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Eastbourne
In December Eastbourne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Hastings
In December Hastings generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Rye
In December Rye generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Crawley
In December Crawley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in East Sussex, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit East Sussex?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Brighton & Hove, December may not be the ideal time to visit East Sussex.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Brighton & Hove. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in East Sussex.
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