Brighton Weather Forecast
Brighton weather: 67°F, light showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 67°F (20°C) in Brighton with light showers. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 65°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 35%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - 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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 2.9°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Brighton today at 9.9/10. 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.
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Weather in Brighton right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:27 AM, Aug 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Brighton
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 72° / 65° | 35% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 72° / 66° | 100% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 64° | 69% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 68° / 62° | 79% · 0,2 in | 23 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 62° | 63% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 62° | 39% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 57° | 19% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 51° | 33% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 55° | 18% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 62° | 17% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 54° | 7% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 54° | 14% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 73° / 58° | 16% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 62° | 14% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Brighton month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 38° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 42° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 42° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 45° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 63° | 51° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 67° | 56° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 72° | 60° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 69° | 58° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 66° | 56° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 52° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 53° | 45° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 50° | 44° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Brighton
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Air quality and pollen in Brighton
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Brighton
Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 67°F (20°C) with light showers. Humidity is 88% and wind is 1 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 7:27 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 26, 2026 at 7:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
