Eastbourne is the second ‘sunniest’ place in the country – here is the town that came out on top

The 2023 Great British Sunshine Index from Comparethemarket reveals the ‘sunniest’ destinations in the country based on metrics including the average daily summer sunshine hours, average temperatures and average rainfall.

Reading takes the overall top spot with the highest average summer temperatures and a index score of 87.7/100.

A spokesperson from Comparethemarket said: “For those seeking sun and sea, Eastbourne is the ideal place to visit. The seaside town came second overall with an index score of 67.8 and came joint-top for average daily hours of sunshine with 11.7 hours. With these hours of sunshine, you’ll likely be able to enjoy lovely long days at the beach.”

Bognor Regis features on the list at fifth with a score of 54.3 while Hastings is sixth with 54.1.

In July 2021, My Favourite Voucher Codes said Eastbourne was behind Bognor Regis and the Isle of Wight in regards to hours of sunshine annually.

READ THIS:

New McDonald’s items: Here is what is coming to the menu next week

East Sussex road repairs keeping residents up at night with a 'horror of noise and flashing lights'

Woman in her 70s assaulted at 2p machines in Eastbourne Pier arcade