Brighton Weather Forecast
Brighton weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Brighton weather in November
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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.
How Brighton compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Brighton.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | 23 mi | 53°F | 33°F cooler | 32 in |
| Kent | 43 mi | 53°F | 33°F cooler | 29 in |
| Greenwich | 46 mi | 54°F | about the same | 28 in |
| Kensington | 47 mi | 54°F | about the same | 29 in |
| Westminster | 47 mi | 54°F | about the same | 29 in |
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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 58°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 75% and wind is 5 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 4:44 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 22, 2026 at 4:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
