Climate Insights for Brixton

The climate in Brixton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 954mm of precipitation falls per year. Brixton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Brixton 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Brixton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 18°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 17°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Brixton is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 954mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 118mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 45mm. That's 73mm 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.

Brixton is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/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 38km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 26km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/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 37km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 33km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Brixton, which began on March 20, 2026. Brixton is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Brixton is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. 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 Brixton 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.