May Rainfall and Precipitation in East Sussex

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in May.

East Sussex, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences moderate precipitation in May, ranging from 52 mm (2 in) of rainfall in Eastbourne to 61 mm (2.4 in) in Gatwick. May typically stands out as the driest month of the year in East Sussex, the United Kingdom.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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East Sussex precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does East Sussex, the United Kingdom receive in May?

Rainfall in Brighton & Hove during May is on the lighter side, averaging about 54 mm (2.1 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in May?

Rainfall in Brighton & Hove typically falls on roughly 14 days days in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in East Sussex, the United Kingdom?

Not really. May is outside the wettest stretch of the year in East Sussex, the United Kingdom.

What is the wettest city in May in East Sussex, the United Kingdom?

Looking at our data, Gatwick tops the wettest-cities list in East Sussex, the United Kingdom for May, with monthly rainfall averaging 61 mm (2.4 in).

What is the driest city in May in East Sussex, the United Kingdom?

Eastbourne is the driest city we have data for in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in May, with monthly rainfall close to 52 mm (2 in).

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