City in Sussex

Brighton Map

Interactive map of Brighton with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☀️ 62°F now🕔 5:33 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 280.000

Summary

Brighton is a city in Sussex. Brighton is known for the pier and the Lanes. It has a population of about 280.000.

Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Brighton with clear sky. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 56°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Brighton is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 38°F.

The closest major airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 23 mi away. Nearby highlights include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, Tower of London and British Museum.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Brighton today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Brighton

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Coordinates: 50°49′21″N 0°8′13.9″W (50.8225, -0.1372)

Quick facts about Brighton

TypeCity
CountySussex
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates50°49′21″N 0°8′13.9″W (50.8225, -0.1372)
Population280.000
Known forthe pier and the Lanes
Local time5:33 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Brighton

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • London · 47 mi · roughly 1.1 h driving
  • Oxford · 80 mi · roughly 1.8 h driving
  • Cambridge · 96 mi · roughly 2.2 h driving
  • Bath · 104 mi · roughly 2.4 h driving
  • Bristol · 115 mi · roughly 2.6 h driving
  • Stratford-upon-Avon · 116 mi · roughly 2.7 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Brighton

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
London Gatwick AirportLGW23 miSussex
London Heathrow AirportLHR47 miLondon
Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG173 miParis
Paris Orly AirportORY183 miParis
Amsterdam Schiphol AirportAMS234 miAmsterdam

Things to do in Brighton

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Brighton.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brighton?

Brighton is a city in Sussex. Its coordinates are 50.8225, -0.1372. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Brighton right now?

It is currently 62°F (17°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 57% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Brighton?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Brighton, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Brighton in?

Brighton observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 5:33 PM.

How many people live in Brighton?

Brighton has a population of approximately 280.000.

What is the nearest airport to Brighton?

The closest airports are London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 23 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 47 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 173 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Brighton?

Popular options include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, Tower of London, British Museum, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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