Folkestone Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Folkestone, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 16°C (61°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Folkestone receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 864 mm (34 in). Folkestone experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 99 mm (3.9 in) in November, the wettest month, and 52 mm (2 in) in April, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Folkestone Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Folkestone can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 6.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine