Brighton Weather Forecast
Brighton weather: 61°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Brighton
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 57° | 55% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 56° | 5% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 58° | 4% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 55° | 11% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌧️ Rain | 72° / 60° | 23% · 0,5 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 73° / 63° | 49% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 64° | 65% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 65° / 59° | 78% · 0,7 in | 23 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 61° | 57% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 58° | 49% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 60° | 47% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 56° | 46% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 53° | 39% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 61° | 41% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 1 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 36°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 69°F against a August normal of 69°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,8 in against a typical 0,4 in).
What this means for Brighton
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month.
A 55% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 56°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 71% and wind is 7 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 5:12 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 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 21, 2026 at 5:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
