Brighton in May
7.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
23°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
10Rainy days (63 mm)
14:13 hDaylight
05:49Sunrise · 20:02 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 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 May?
Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 8°C.
When is the best time to visit Brighton?
The best months are September, October, June.