Climate Overview
The climate in Brighton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 886mm of precipitation falls per year. Brighton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Brighton is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.
Temperature
Brighton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 19°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Brighton is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 886mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 103mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 44mm. That's 60mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Brighton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
87 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Brighton, which began on September 23, 2026. Brighton is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from 5 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 254mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 11 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 280mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 6 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 190mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from 4 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 163mm for the season, averaging 54mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.
Monthly Climate Data
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.
