Broadstairs Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom is 14°C (57°F), with daytime highs ranging from 9°C (48°F) in February to 21°C (70°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Broadstairs compares to cities worldwide.

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to cold in Broadstairs. At night, minimum temperatures range from 16°C (61°F) in August to 5°C (41°F) in February.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Broadstairs by month:

The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. August, the warmest month, gets 196 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Broadstairs's average annual maximum temperature is 14°C (57°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.

Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.

Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Broadstairs's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Broadstairs climate page.