Eastbourne Weather in May

What's the weather like in Eastbourne (England) in May 2024?

The climate in Eastbourne during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Eastbourne and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Eastbourne weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15°C 58.9°F
Nightly temperature 8.1°C 46.5°F
Average temperature 11.5°C 52.7°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 49 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 11.2°C 52.1°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the 2nd driest month of the year in Eastbourne with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Eastbourne

Eastbourne average temperature in May

May rainfall

Eastbourne average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Eastbourne average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Eastbourne in May 2024.

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Eastbourne weather stats

Eastbourne weather statistics
Hottest month: August 19.8°C 67.6°F
Driest month: July 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: August 7.7hrs
Coldest month: February 6.7°C 44.1°F
Wettest month: November 98mm 3.9ins
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