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Temperature in West Sussex in May

West 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 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.

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

To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of West Sussex, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

West Sussex Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Sussex - and find the best time to visit. See also: West Sussex weather by month.

January

9°C (48°F)View January → February

9°C (48°F)View February → March

11°C (52°F)View March → April

13°C (55°F)View April → May

16°C (61°F)View May → June

18°C (64°F)View June → July

21°C (70°F)View July → August

21°C (70°F)View August → September

19°C (66°F)View September → This monthOctober

16°C (61°F)View October → November

13°C (55°F)View November → December

10°C (50°F)View December →

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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

Temperatures Precipitation

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

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).

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

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

West Sussex temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

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

Daytime temperatures in Chichester typically peak at 16°C (61°F) in May, putting it in the moderate range.

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

After dark, Chichester cools to about 10°C (50°F) on an average May night.

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

Alfold tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 9°C (48°F).

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

Our database indicates that in May, Selsey is the city with the coolest temperatures in West Sussex, the United Kingdom. You can expect daytime highs of 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows close to 10°C (50°F).

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