Brighton
England's most photogenic seaside town — Regency architecture, pebble beach, the Pavilion, the Lanes. Train from London 50 min. When Europe melts at 42°C, Brighton sits at 24°C with a breeze.
Daytime highs too low for beach weather. Fine for sightseeing.
Forecast updated 1 Oct, 04:25 UTC. Trip dates: 4–11 Oct.
Days 1–5 are usually reliable, 6–10 drift, 11–14 are the model guessing. Check again the day before you fly — more on what this can and can't do.
Plan the trip
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When to go
From the 2026 climate study, not the live forecast.The English Channel is cold (sea peaks at 18°C in late August) but the south-coast climate is the warmest in the UK — Brighton routinely beats inland England by 2–3°C and has the most sunshine hours of any English city. June, July, August deliver 22–25°C with the occasional heatwave producing 30°C+. September is mild and quiet.
Common questions about Brighton
When is the best time to visit Brighton?
June–September is when we'd go. The live forecast on this page shows what the next two weeks look like.
Is Brighton worth visiting in June?
Yes. June sits inside the best stretch (June–September). Once your dates fall within the next two weeks, the forecast above gives you the real picture.
Is Brighton good in October?
October sits between the windows in Brighton. Good weather happens; the odds are simply better in June–September. For dates inside the next two weeks, trust the forecast above over any season rule.
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