West Sussex Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in West Sussex, the United Kingdom in May.

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Chichester Crawley Worthing Horley

Considering a trip to West Sussex, the United Kingdom this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in West Sussex in May

West Sussex, the United Kingdom 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 (59°F) in Selsey to 18°C (64°F) in Alfold. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Alfold and 10°C (50°F) in Selsey.

For specific regional insights in West Sussex, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Worthing with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Horley with 61 mm (2.4 in).

Explore West Sussex by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Sussex - and find the best time to visit. (based on Chichester)

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 West Sussex in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across West Sussex.

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 West Sussex

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in West Sussex, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in West Sussex (May)

Precipitation variation in West Sussex (May)

Chichester

In May Chichester 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 good 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
59 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Chichester →

Crawley

In May Crawley 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 good 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
59 mm (2.3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
good
excellent
Climate in Crawley →

Worthing

In May Worthing 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 good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Worthing →

Horley

In May Horley 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 good 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
59 mm (2.3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
good
excellent
Climate in Horley →

Bognor Regis

In May Bognor Regis 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 good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Bognor Regis →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West Sussex, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in West Sussex in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chichester 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Crawley 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Worthing 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Horley 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Bognor Regis 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Littlehampton 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

West Sussex weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Sussex, the United Kingdom in May?

In May, West Sussex, the United Kingdom generally has good weather conditions. Chichester sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in West Sussex, the United Kingdom in May?

Daytime temperatures in Chichester peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in May, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does West Sussex, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in West Sussex, the United Kingdom during May, with Chichester averaging close to 56 mm (2.2 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit West Sussex, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically good weather conditions in Chichester, May might be a good time to visit West Sussex, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Chichester. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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