East Sussex Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in February.

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Brighton & Hove Eastbourne Hastings Rye

Planning a journey to East Sussex, the United Kingdom this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in East Sussex in February

East Sussex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in East Sussex generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Brighton & Hove. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in East Sussex, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in East Grinstead with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Seaford with 80 mm (3.1 in).

Explore East Sussex by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Sussex — and find the best time to visit. (based on Brighton & Hove)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in East Sussex in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East Sussex.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in East Sussex

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in East Sussex, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in East Sussex (February)

Precipitation variation in East Sussex (February)

Brighton & Hove

In February Brighton & Hove generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Brighton & Hove →

Eastbourne

In February Eastbourne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Hastings

In February Hastings generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
70 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hastings →

Rye

In February Rye generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
70 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Rye →

Crawley

In February Crawley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Sussex in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Brighton & Hove 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Eastbourne 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Hastings 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Rye 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Crawley 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Westfield 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

East Sussex weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in February?

February in East Sussex, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Brighton & Hove, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in February?

In Brighton & Hove, the average daytime high in February is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does East Sussex, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in East Sussex, the United Kingdom during February, with Brighton & Hove averaging close to 76 mm (3 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit East Sussex, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit East Sussex, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Brighton & Hove.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Brighton & Hove. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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