Average Monthly Sunshine in Brighton

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Brighton receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Brighton varies. It peaks at 276 hours in January and drops to 123 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2383 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Brighton’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Brighton enjoys an average of 2383 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

September, Brighton’s wettest month, receives 56 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Brighton Precipitation page.