What’s the climate like in Brighton?
The current climate in Brighton features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Brighton in recent years was 34°C in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 3°C in May 2021.
On average, Brighton gets 625 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,3 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Brighton?
The best time to visit Brighton for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Brighton. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Brighton
The climate table of Brighton shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 61 | 59 | 40 | 48 | 52 | 42 | 59 | 36 | 40 | 61 | 69 | 58 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,5 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in July
- Precipitation*: 625 mm per year, averaging 52 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,3 cm per year
- Driest months: 36 mm in August, 40 mm in March and September
- Wettest months: 69 mm in November, 61 mm in January and 61 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Brighton
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Brighton, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Brighton
This graph shows how much rainfall Brighton, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Brighton
This graph shows how much snow Brighton, New Zealand, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Brighton
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Brighton, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Brighton
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Brighton, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Brighton
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Brighton, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Brighton
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Brighton, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
