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

Curious about the January weather in Brighton & Hove? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Brighton & Hove generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Brighton & Hove in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Brighton & Hove. July and August generally stand out with 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 January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Brighton & Hove in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 9°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 in January.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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