Best Time to Visit Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Brighton is at its sunniest and driest in July–August.
The best time to visit Brighton for sunny, dry weather is July–August — 2 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February–August; the wetter half falls in September–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.7°C / 40.5°F in January to 16.8°C / 62.2°F in July, with rainfall from 37 mm / 1.5 in (July) to 95 mm / 3.7 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Brighton's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 16.8°C62.2°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 16.6°C61.9°F | 50 mm2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Brighton?
The best time to visit Brighton for sunny, dry weather is July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 16.8°C / 62.2°F, and the driest is July with about 37 mm / 1.5 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Brighton's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Brighton?
The rainy season at Brighton, Brighton and Hove runs through September–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 61 mm / 2.4 in. The wettest single month is December (95 mm / 3.7 in).
What is the driest month in Brighton?
The driest month in Brighton is July, averaging about 37 mm / 1.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 16.8°C / 62.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Brighton?
The least comfortable months for travel to Brighton — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 95 mm / 3.7 in in December, and the coldest month averages 4.7°C / 40.5°F.
Is Brighton climate different from United Kingdom overall?
Yes, usually. Our Brighton figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United Kingdom figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Brighton specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.