East Sussex Weather in May

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

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Brighton & Hove Eastbourne Hastings Rye

Considering a trip to East Sussex, the United Kingdom this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in East Sussex in May

East Sussex, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in East Sussex generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C (59°F) in Eastbourne to 18°C (64°F) in East Grinstead. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in East Grinstead and 10°C (50°F) in Eastbourne.

For a closer look at conditions across East Sussex, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Eastbourne with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Gatwick with 61 mm (2.4 in). In Brighton & Hove, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

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 May

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

Temperature range in East Sussex (May)

Precipitation variation in East Sussex (May)

Brighton & Hove

In May Brighton & Hove generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Brighton & Hove →

Eastbourne

In May Eastbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Eastbourne →

Hastings

In May Hastings generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
202 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Hastings →

Rye

In May Rye generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
202 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Rye →

Crawley

In May Crawley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Sussex, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Brighton & Hove 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Eastbourne 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Hastings 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Rye 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Crawley 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Westfield 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

East Sussex weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in East Sussex, the United Kingdom brings tolerable weather. In Brighton & Hove, daytime temperatures are typically around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

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

Brighton & Hove averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

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

Not particularly. Brighton & Hove averages just 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for East Sussex, the United Kingdom.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Brighton & Hove, May might be a good time to visit East Sussex, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly 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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