White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Rottingdean?

Snow odds for Rottingdean, South East England, on Christmas Day 2026.

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Rottingdean has had a white Christmas fewer than 1 year in 10: 0 of 34 years saw snow fall on Christmas Eve or Day.

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White Christmas

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Snow on the Day

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Snow on the Eve

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White Christmas No snow

About Rottingdean

Elevation

37 m

Region

South East England

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Rottingdean sits at 37 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Rottingdean this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 1% chance of a white Christmas in Rottingdean in 2026. This far out the number comes from our climate model; it sharpens on its own as the live forecast comes into range, within about a month of Christmas.
How often does Rottingdean have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Rottingdean fewer than 1 year in 10 (0 of 34 years).
When did Rottingdean last have a white Christmas?
Our 1991–2024 records show no white Christmas in Rottingdean. Snow on the day here is rare.