Brighton climate
Brighton (England, United Kingdom) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C52 °F, and about 765 mm30 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Brighton climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 846 | 338 | 542 | 783.1 | 6 |
| Feb | 846 | 337 | 541 | 622.4 | 6 |
| Mar | 1050 | 439 | 744 | 542.1 | 4 |
| Apr | 1355 | 642 | 949 | 431.7 | 1 |
| May | 1661 | 847 | 1254 | 532.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 1966 | 1153 | 1560 | 522.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 2170 | 1456 | 1763 | 582.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 2170 | 1457 | 1763 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 1966 | 1253 | 1560 | 471.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 1560 | 1049 | 1254 | 823.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 1152 | 744 | 948 | 863.4 | 1 |
| Dec | 847 | 440 | 643 | 843.3 | 4 |
| Year | 2170 | 337 | 1152 | 76530 | 20 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91% | 74% | 0.9 | 8:25 |
| Feb | 89% | 71% | 1.6 | 9:57 |
| Mar | 87% | 66% | 2.9 | 11:43 |
| Apr | 83% | 57% | 4.6 | 13:45 |
| May | 81% | 60% | 5.5 | 15:30 |
| Jun | 81% | 60% | 6.0 | 16:29 |
| Jul | 80% | 58% | 5.8 | 16:04 |
| Aug | 81% | 60% | 4.8 | 14:32 |
| Sep | 82% | 59% | 3.6 | 12:32 |
| Oct | 86% | 69% | 2.0 | 10:35 |
| Nov | 90% | 74% | 1.0 | 8:51 |
| Dec | 92% | 73% | 0.7 | 7:58 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Brighton is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 21 °C70 °F and a low of 14 °C57 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 8 °C46 °F and lows 3 °C37 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.1 °C21.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 765 mm30 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is November (86 mm3.4 in), the driest is April (43 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 80% in July to 92% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 57%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 12 km/h (7 mph) in June to 17 km/h (11 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 8.0 hours in December to 16.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Brighton
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 21 °C70 °F with 47 mm1.8 in to 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 8 °C46 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Brighton
- Winter (December–February) — highs around 8 °C46 °F, lows 337 to 4 °C40 °F, about 75 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1050 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 439 to 8 °C47 °F, about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 1966 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 1153 to 14 °C57 °F, about 58 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1152 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 744 to 12 °C53 °F, about 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Brighton compares
Compared with London, about 76 km to the north, Brighton is on average 0.3 °C0.6 °F warmer and receives 8% more precipitation (765 mm30 in vs 709 mm28 in). The difference is largest in November (1.2 °C2.2 °F warmer).
Of the 66 places in the United Kingdom covered by World Climates, Brighton is the 12th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 42nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United Kingdom climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Caen (France, Cfb), Haarlem (The Netherlands, Cfb) and Le Havre (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Worthing 17 km · 11 °C52 °F · 767 mm30 in
- Eastbourne 31 km · 11 °C52 °F · 765 mm30 in
- Crawley 32 km · 11 °C51 °F · 765 mm30 in
- Bexley 71 km · 11 °C51 °F · 709 mm28 in
- London 76 km · 11 °C51 °F · 709 mm28 in
- Basingstoke 82 km · 10 °C50 °F · 752 mm30 in
- Slough 82 km · 11 °C51 °F · 736 mm29 in
- Southampton 89 km · 11 °C52 °F · 779 mm31 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Brighton?
August is the warmest month in Brighton, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (57 °F).
What is the coldest month in Brighton?
February is the coldest month, with an average high of 8 °C (46 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (37 °F).
When does it rain the most in Brighton?
November is the wettest month with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation; April is the driest with about 43 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Brighton?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.