Brighton Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Brighton experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend
to be mild.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Brighton changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in February to a moderate 14°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 8°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Brighton receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 760 mm annually. The wettest period in Brighton occurs in September, which receives around 75 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Brighton experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 46 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Brighton, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in August to 17°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Brighton.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 64%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 44%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 3 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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During the months of January, February, March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.
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