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Weather in East Sussex for May 2026

Your guide to East Sussex weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in East Sussex at the beginning of May is 13.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 15.7 °C by the end of May.

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  • East Sussex in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 18 rainy days and a total precipitation of 47.3 mm.

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Average dry days
13
Dry days
Average rainy days
18
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
14°/9°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
24 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
83 %
Avg humidity

East Sussex Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
15°
2
Cloudy
13°
3
Overcast
14°
4
Patchy rain possible
13°
5
Patchy rain possible
13°
6
Moderate or heavy rain shower
12°
7
Patchy rain possible
14°
8
Overcast
14°
9
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°
10
Sunny
15°
11
Moderate rain at times
15°
12
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°
13
Partly cloudy
16°
14
Patchy rain possible
15°
15
Overcast
14°
16
Patchy rain possible
15°
17
Moderate rain at times
14°
18
Overcast
14°
19
Partly cloudy
16°
20
Patchy rain possible
16°
21
Light rain shower
15°
22
Patchy rain possible
15°
23
Patchy rain possible
14°
24
Overcast
15°
25
Sunny
16°
26
Sunny
15°
27
Partly cloudy
15°
28
Sunny
16°
29
Cloudy
15°
30
Overcast
16°
31
Cloudy
17°

Temperatures trend during May in East Sussex

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May weather in East Sussex day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /9° 1.2 mm 4
2 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /8° 3.6 mm 3
3 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /7° 1 mm 3
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /7° 0.1 mm 3
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /7° 1.2 mm 3
6 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 12° /7° 4.5 mm 3
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /7° 0.5 mm 3
8 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /8° 0.7 mm 3
9 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /8° 5.2 mm 4
10 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /8° 1.7 mm 4
11 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 15° /9° 1.3 mm 4
12 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /10° 1.8 mm 4
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /10° 1.3 mm 4
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /9° 4.4 mm 4
15 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /8° 0.2 mm 3
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /7° 0.4 mm 4
17 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 14° /7° 0.7 mm 4
18 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /9° 4.2 mm 4
19 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /8° 0 mm 5
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /8° 0.1 mm 4
21 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 15° /8° 2.7 mm 4
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /8° 0.2 mm 4
23 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /8° 0 mm 3
24 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /9° 1.9 mm 4
25 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /9° 0.8 mm 4
26 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /10° 1.3 mm 4
27 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /10° 1.5 mm 4
28 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /10° 2.8 mm 4
29 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 15° /11° 0.4 mm 4
30 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /10° 1.4 mm 4
31 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 17° /10° 0.2 mm 4
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for East Sussex in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the East Sussex forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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East Sussex in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in East Sussex during May?
During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 14° and lows near 9°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in East Sussex during May?
In May, East Sussex can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 47.3 mm across approximately 18 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
What are the typical wind conditions in East Sussex during May?
The average wind speed in East Sussex during May is 24 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in East Sussex

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Typically, East Sussex has 18 rainy days in May with a total of 47.3 mm of rainfall.
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