Brighton in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Brighton in may 2025
The weather in Brighton in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
30%
18%
14%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
26%
21%
17%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
25%
20%
12%
Weather at 3am
50°F
32%
28%
15%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Brighton in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Brighton in may.
The climate of Brighton in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Brighton is wet (with 2.9in of rainfall over 5 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.1in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is rather cold in that area may, but it is bearable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 59°F. The minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Brighton is 56°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Brighton in the month of may with a maximum record of 72°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 5 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 16% of the month.
In may in Brighton, the days on average last 15:33. Sunrise is at 04:11 and sunset is at 19:44.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go there.
Brighton: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Brighton. more information
May: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in may, there are destinations with better weather than Brighton:
In may, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Southampton, Tunbridge Wells and Chester have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Brighton in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.36km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:44 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:33 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Brighton in may 2024:
49°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 67°F
54°F to 68°F
58°F to 70°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 63°F
54°F to 65°F
52°F to 68°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 56°F
54°F to 63°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Brighton:
| Worthing in may | tolerable weather |
| Seven Sisters in may | tolerable weather |
| Eastbourne in may | tolerable weather |
| Tunbridge Wells in may | good weather |
| Hastings in may | tolerable weather |
| Maidstone in may | good weather |
| Portsmouth in may | tolerable weather |
| London in may | good weather |
| Isle of Wight in may | tolerable weather |
| Southampton in may | good weather |
| Chilham in may | tolerable weather |
| Folkestone in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Brighton in may:
Weather data for Brighton for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Brighton. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Brighton can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Brighton.