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Brighton weather in December

Long-run climate averages for Brighton, England in December, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

December at a glance

In December, Brighton averages 8°C by day and 4°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

December in Brighton averages a daytime high of 8°C and an overnight low of 4°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. Across the whole year Brighton sees roughly 832 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Brighton forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Brighton weather by month

what to expect in Brighton through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Brighton's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Brighton by season.

Jan
8°
3°
Cool
Feb
8°
3°
Cool
Mar
9°
5°
Cool
Apr
12°
7°
Cool
May
15°
8°
Mild
Jun
18°
11°
Mild
Jul
19°
14°
Mild
Aug
19°
13°
Mild
Sep
18°
12°
Mild
Oct
14°
9°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
11°
6°
Cool
Dec
8°
4°
Cool

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the Met Office model has been the most accurate forecast for Brighton, scoring 88/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the European at 88. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Brighton in December?
Brighton averages a daytime high of 8°C in December, with overnight lows around 4°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is December a good time to visit Brighton?
The most comfortable time to visit Brighton is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Brighton in December?
The wettest month in Brighton is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 832 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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