East Sussex weather in December
Are you planning a trip to East Sussex in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Brighton & Hove.
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 closer look at December's conditions in East Sussex, see the map below. For a more detailed look at East Sussex's yearly weather, check out our East Sussex climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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