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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.

For specific regional insights in West Sussex, 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 to moderate rainfall in Horley with 61 mm.

For a more detailed look at West Sussex's conditions throughout the year, check out our West Sussex climate page.

Where to go in West Sussex in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the West Sussex on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our West Sussex's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Chichester
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
59 mm 
13 days 
16°C 
10°C 
56 mm 
13 days 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
12°C 
60 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Chichester

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.

Crawley
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
6°C 
59 mm 
14 days 
17°C 
9°C 
60 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
64 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Crawley

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.

Worthing
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
55 mm 
14 days 
15°C 
10°C 
53 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
13°C 
55 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Worthing

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.

Horley
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
6°C 
59 mm 
14 days 
17°C 
9°C 
61 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
65 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Horley

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.

Arundel
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
56 mm 
14 days 
16°C 
10°C 
54 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
18°C 
12°C 
57 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Arundel

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in West Sussex.

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