Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
62°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Brighton
United Kingdom · Europe
Cool days and some sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
62°F
Lows around 48°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
54°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days this month.
33%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 54° and nights feel near 44°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
35%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in May. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
9 mphMay Breezy
Sea temperature
54°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 61°F, easing to about 58°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning56°F
Rain18%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday60°F
Rain25%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon61°F
Rain20%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening58°F
Rain12%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 38 | 2.5 | 11 | 4.2 | 86 | 50 |
| Feb | 47 | 38 | 2.1 | 10 | 5.6 | 83 | 49 |
| Mar | 51 | 40 | 1.8 | 11 | 7.5 | 80 | 49 |
| Apr | 56 | 43 | 1.8 | 10 | 10.4 | 76 | 51 |
| May | 62 | 48 | 2.1 | 10 | 11.1 | 77 | 54 |
| Jun | 67 | 53 | 2.1 | 9 | 12.1 | 77 | 58 |
| Jul | 70 | 57 | 2.1 | 10 | 11.9 | 76 | 61 |
| Aug | 70 | 57 | 2.4 | 10 | 10.7 | 78 | 64 |
| Sep | 66 | 53 | 2.0 | 9 | 8.9 | 80 | 63 |
| Oct | 60 | 49 | 3.0 | 12 | 6.6 | 84 | 60 |
| Nov | 52 | 43 | 3.0 | 12 | 4.9 | 86 | 56 |
| Dec | 47 | 40 | 2.8 | 12 | 4.0 | 87 | 53 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 27, 2026
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