Brighton in January
5.6out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cold: highs around 7°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
7°CAvg high
-7°CAvg low
3Rainy days (12 mm)
9:28 hDaylight
07:25Sunrise · 16:52 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 7°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -7°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (1.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | -7°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.6 |
| February | 9°C | -6°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 6.0 |
| March | 15°C | -1°C | 32 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.0 |
| April | 19°C | 3°C | 50 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.5 |
| May | 23°C | 8°C | 63 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| June | 29°C | 13°C | 38 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.0 |
| July | 32°C | 16°C | 32 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 31°C | 15°C | 31 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 27°C | 11°C | 27 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| October | 20°C | 4°C | 30 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.1 |
| November | 12°C | -2°C | 18 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 6°C | -6°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Brighton in January?
Daytime highs average 7°C and nights about -7°C.
When is the best time to visit Brighton?
The best months are September, October, June.