East Sussex Weather in January

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

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Brighton & Hove Eastbourne Hastings Rye

Thinking about venturing to East Sussex, the United Kingdom this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in East Sussex in January

East Sussex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in East Sussex generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of East Sussex, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in East Grinstead with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Seaford with 102 mm (4 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)
Best Time to Visit East Sussex →

Best Places to Visit in East Sussex in January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in East Sussex, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in East Sussex (January)

Precipitation variation in East Sussex (January)

Brighton & Hove

In January 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 less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Brighton & Hove →

Eastbourne

In January Eastbourne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Eastbourne →

Hastings

In January Hastings 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 less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
52 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Hastings →

Rye

In January 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 less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
52 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Rye →

Crawley

In January 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 less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Crawley →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Sussex, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Brighton & Hove 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Eastbourne 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Hastings 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Rye 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Crawley 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Westfield 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

East Sussex weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in East Sussex, the United Kingdom brings less favorable 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 January?

Average temperatures in East Sussex, the United Kingdom during January range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Brighton & Hove.

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

January is on the drier side in East Sussex, the United Kingdom. Brighton & Hove averages only about 95 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Brighton & Hove, January may not be the ideal time to visit East Sussex, the United Kingdom.

On average, the best time to visit East Sussex, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally excellent weather in Brighton & Hove. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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