Weather
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Brighton & Hove
Brighton has a maritime climate with mild winters and warm summers. As a coastal city, temperatures tend to be moderated by the sea — cooler than inland in summer and warmer in winter. Expect more wind than inland areas, especially along the seafront.
Average annual rainfall is around 750mm, lower than the UK average. The sunniest months are May to August. Brighton is one of the sunniest cities in the UK, with over 1,700 hours of sunshine per year.
The UV index can reach 7–8 in summer — sunscreen is recommended for beach days from April to September. Coastal fog ("sea fret") is common in spring and early summer when warm air meets cold sea water.
The "feels like" temperature, accounting for wind chill and humidity effects on the body
A scale from 0–11+ measuring ultraviolet radiation strength — 6+ means high sun protection needed
World Meteorological Organization — defines the standard weather codes used in the forecast
Brief increases in wind speed above the sustained average — important for coastal safety
Long-period waves generated by distant storms — affects sea conditions and beach safety in Brighton
Time in seconds between successive wave crests — longer periods mean more powerful waves
International sea state scale from 0 (calm) to 9 (phenomenal) based on wave height
European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts — provides the forecast models used by Open-Meteo
Weather and marine data is provided by Open-Meteo using Met Office and ECMWF forecast models. Updated every 30 minutes. No API key required.