Weather in May in West Sussex
Considering a trip to West Sussex this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in West Sussex in May?
West Sussex is a region in the United Kingdom. May in West Sussex generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C in Selsey to 18°C in Alfold. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Alfold and 10°C in Selsey.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Worthing with an average of 53 mm to moderate rainfall in Horley with 61 mm.For a closer look at May's conditions in West Sussex, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West Sussex's yearly weather, check out our West Sussex climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in West Sussex?
Chichester
In May Chichester 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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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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Worthing
In May Worthing 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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Horley
In May Horley 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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Arundel
In May Arundel 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Sussex, in the United Kingdom.
Is May the best time to visit West Sussex?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Chichester, May might be a good time to visit West Sussex.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Chichester. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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