South Downs National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in May.

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Arundel Midhurst Alfriston Petersfield

Planning a getaway to South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in South Downs National Park in May

South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in South Downs National Park generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

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

For a closer look at conditions across South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alfriston with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in East Meon with 64 mm (2.5 in).

Explore South Downs National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Downs National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Arundel)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°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 South Downs National Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Downs National Park.

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 South Downs National Park

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in South Downs National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in South Downs National Park (May)

Arundel

In May Arundel 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 rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Arundel →

Midhurst

In May Midhurst 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
58 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Midhurst →

Alfriston

In May Alfriston 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
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Alfriston →

Petersfield

In May Petersfield generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
215 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Petersfield →

East Meon

In May East Meon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
215 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in East Meon →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Downs National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arundel 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Midhurst 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Alfriston 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Petersfield 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
East Meon 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Cocking 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

South Downs National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in May?

South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Arundel average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in May?

Arundel averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom during May, with Arundel averaging close to 54 mm (2.1 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Arundel.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Arundel. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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