Weather in Brighton in May
In an average May, Brighton sees a daily high around 13°C and a low around 10°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 13°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 15°C |
| Average low | 10°C |
| Typical low range | 8°C to 12°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
27°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
8°C
1996-05-16
Low
Highest
15°C
2017-05-26
Lowest
3°C
2026-05-11
Feels-like
Highest
28°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-2°C
2026-05-11
Humidity
Highest
13.1 g/m³
2026-05-24
Lowest
4.8 g/m³
1996-05-04
Wind
Highest
64 km/h
2021-05-03
Lowest
9 km/h
2006-05-06
Gust
Highest
95 km/h
2021-05-03
Lowest
12 km/h
1988-05-12
Precip
Wettest
124 mm
2007
Driest
7 mm
2020
See Brighton's live weather grade →
Visiting Brighton in May? See how its comfort stacks up against where you live.
Compare Brighton with your city →