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Brighton (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Brighton is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Brighton, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a chilly 5°C in December.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -10°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Brighton typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 361 mm. The seasons in Brighton, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 61 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 9.1 mm over 4 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Brighton Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Brighton, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 6.5 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Denver, the United States of America (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Denver, the United States of America (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Forecast for Brighton (CO)

Sun   Dec 22
14°C | 3°C
NE 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
13°C | 1°C
NE 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
13°C | -2°C
E 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Brighton in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Brighton?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Brighton have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Brighton?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Brighton?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Brighton?
    May tops the wettest month list with 61 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Brighton?
    January is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Brighton?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 323 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.