Eastbourne is the second ‘sunniest’ place in the country – here is the town that came out on top
Eastbourne is the second ‘sunniest’ place in the country, according to a new study.
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.