Climate Insights for Brighton

The climate in Brighton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 920 mm of precipitation falls per year. Brighton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Brighton is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Brighton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 36.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Brighton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Brighton is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.

Brighton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 19°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Brighton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 42°F to 66°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 64°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 45°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Brighton is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 920 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 121 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 41 mm. That's 80 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Brighton is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.6 in. That's 3.1 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Brighton is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 29km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.Brighton is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 16mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Brighton is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 64 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Brighton is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 42°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Brighton based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Brighton based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.