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Brighton & Hove weather in August (East Sussex, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Brighton & Hove in August? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Brighton & Hove during August is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Brighton & Hove in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Brighton & Hove. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Brighton & Hove climate page with graphs.

 

Brighton & Hove, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Brighton & Hove, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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