Margate Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Margate can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. 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 5°C (41°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Margate experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 784 mm (31 in) yearly. Margate experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 85 mm (3.3 in) in November, the wettest month, and 47 mm (1.9 in) in April, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Margate Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Margate 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