Kent Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across Kent, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Kent

Kent in the United Kingdom sees its peak temperatures in August (22°C (72°F)) and its coolest in January (8°C (46°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Canterbury, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Kent during June, July, August and September is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 22°C (72°F).

The cooler season is during the months of January, February and December.

Precipitation in Kent remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 73 mm (2.9 in) in October to 48 mm (1.9 in) in March.

June is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore Kent by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kent — and find the best time to visit. (based on Canterbury)

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Canterbury Dover Folkestone Whitstable Broadstairs Maidstone
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Climate map of Kent

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Canterbury 9°C (48°F) 22°C (72°F) 4°C (39°F) 15°C (59°F) 750 mm (30 in) 1,577 hours
Dover 9°C (48°F) 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 16°C (61°F) 866 mm (34 in) 1,577 hours
Folkestone 9°C (48°F) 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 16°C (61°F) 864 mm (34 in) 1,577 hours
Whitstable 9°C (48°F) 22°C (72°F) 4°C (39°F) 15°C (59°F) 769 mm (30 in) 1,577 hours
Broadstairs 9°C (48°F) 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 16°C (61°F) 806 mm (32 in) 1,577 hours
Maidstone 9°C (48°F) 23°C (73°F) 3°C (37°F) 14°C (57°F) 742 mm (29 in) 1,577 hours

Places in Kent, the United Kingdom

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