Brighton weather
UK towns · East Sussex, England · 50.82°N 0.14°W
Brighton, in East Sussex, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.9°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 3.4°C. The town sees roughly 1018mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.1° | 3.4° | 84mm | 12 |
| Feb | 9.5° | 5° | 87mm | 13 |
| Mar | 10.3° | 5.3° | 82mm | 15 |
| Apr | 12.7° | 5.9° | 52mm | 10 |
| May | 15.8° | 9.2° | 60mm | 13 |
| Jun | 19.1° | 12.6° | 65mm | 11 |
| Jul | 20.2° | 14.5° | 69mm | 14 |
| Aug | 20.9° | 15.1° | 72mm | 13 |
| Sep | 19.4° | 13.3° | 84mm | 12 |
| Oct | 15.7° | 11.1° | 149mm | 18 |
| Nov | 11.8° | 7.3° | 101mm | 12 |
| Dec | 9.3° | 5.4° | 113mm | 16 |
Brighton weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Brighton?
August is typically the warmest month in Brighton, with average daytime highs of 20.9°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 20.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Brighton?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 149mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days. April is typically the driest (52mm).
How much does it rain in Brighton per year?
Brighton receives roughly 1018mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 159 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Brighton?
Winter nights (December–February) in Brighton average around 4.6°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 3.4°C).