The weather in August in Brighton

It's pleasantly warm in August in Brighton with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 16°C.

Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Brighton. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Brighton, England. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2020, Brighton reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Brighton is 19°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 63 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Brighton

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Brighton. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Brighton New York
Average temperature 21°C 30°C
Max. temperature 23°C 31°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 63 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 10 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Brighton with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 22°C, with nights around 15°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Brighton is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Brighton, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Brighton

Temperature in August in Brighton over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Brighton, England. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Brighton

Total precipitation in August in Brighton over the years

Daily UV index in August in Brighton

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Brighton, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Brighton by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Brighton. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.