East Sussex weather in May
Are you planning a trip to East Sussex in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in East Sussex in May?
East Sussex is a region in the United Kingdom. May in East Sussex generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 15°C in Eastbourne to 18°C in East Grinstead. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in East Grinstead and 10°C in Eastbourne.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Eastbourne with an average of 52 mm to moderate rainfall in Gatwick with 61 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Brighton & Hove usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.
For a closer look at May's conditions in East Sussex, see the map below. For a more detailed look at East Sussex's yearly weather, check out our East Sussex climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in East Sussex?
Brighton & Hove
In May Brighton & Hove generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Eastbourne
In May Eastbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hastings
In May Hastings generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Rye
In May Rye generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Crawley
In May Crawley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in East Sussex, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit East Sussex?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Brighton & Hove, May might be a good time to visit East Sussex.
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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