Folkestone Climate by Month
The climate in Folkestone is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Folkestone, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 4°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Folkestone receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 864 mm. Folkestone experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 99 mm in November, the wettest month, and 52 mm in April, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Folkestone in the United Kingdom
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 99 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 205 hours of sunshine.
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