Margate Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Margate, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in January, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 12°C (54°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 12°C (54°F) in January to around 6°C (43°F) during July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Margate receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 700 mm (28 in) annually. Year-round, Margate has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, November, with 66 mm (2.6 in), and the driest month, March, with 51 mm (2 in), is minimal. 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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Margate. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Margate.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 64%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 49%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year