January · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Brighton in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Brighton in January
Average temperature 6°C, 74 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Brighton scores 3.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Brighton mixes a pebble beach and pier with the Royal Pavilion and a lively cultural scene.
January in Brighton — the hardest end of the year
January averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 6.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? August scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Brighton in January?
- In January, Brighton averages 6°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Brighton?
- January earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Brighton in January?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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