Temperature in East Sussex in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in East Sussex, the United Kingdom this May.

East Sussex, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences moderate average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging 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.

What is the temperature of the different cities in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in East Sussex on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in East Sussex in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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East Sussex temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in May?

Brighton & Hove averages a daytime high of 15°C (59°F) in May, which is moderate for East Sussex, the United Kingdom.

How cold does it get at night in East Sussex, the United Kingdom in May?

Nighttime temperatures in Brighton & Hove typically drop to around 10°C (50°F) in May.

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

According to our recent database analysis, East Grinstead is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 18°C (64°F) and rarely drops below 9°C (48°F) during the night.

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

In our database, Eastbourne is the chilliest city in May in East Sussex, the United Kingdom. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 15°C (59°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 10°C (50°F).

What is the water temperature in May?

The water temperature averages approximately 12°C (54°F) in Brighton & Hove this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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