Margate Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Margate varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to pleasant.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Margate, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 12°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Margate has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1060 mm of rainfall annually. Margate can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 163 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.
In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 40 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days. 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
Sunshine over the year
Margate experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.1 hours daily sunshine in November, it dips to 6.6 hours in May, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 19°C in August to 25°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Margate.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 59%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 43%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in June and higher in February and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Margate in Australia
During the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October 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:
January has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 163 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
November is the sunniest month with an average of 273 hours of sunshine.
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