Brighton Weather Forecast
Brighton weather: 61°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Next 48 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
Best time to go outside today
12 PM - 3 PM · comfort score 9.1/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Weather in Brighton right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:27 AM, Aug 21 local time.
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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 9:27 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 21, 2026 at 9:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
