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Gillingham Climate by Month

Gillingham experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Gillingham is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 3°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Gillingham receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 719 mm annually. Year-round, Gillingham has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, August, with 68 mm, and the driest month, March, with 47 mm, is minimal.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Gillingham. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 9 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 9 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Gillingham in the United Kingdom

During the months of June, 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Gillingham?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gillingham?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gillingham?
    August tops the wettest month list with 68 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gillingham?
    March is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Gillingham?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 205 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Gillingham

    Sat   Nov 23
    15°C | 2°C
    SW 40 km/h
    8.6 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    17°C | 12°C
    S 43 km/h
    3.2 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    12°C | 6°C
    SW 22 km/h
    10 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain