Rye weather in May (East Sussex, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Rye look like in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Rye tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 17°C, cooling off to about 9°C at night.

Precipitation

Rye in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rye climate page with graphs.

 

Rye, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rye, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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