Canterbury weather in August (Kent, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Canterbury compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Canterbury is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Canterbury in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 196 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Canterbury climate page with graphs.

 

Canterbury, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Canterbury, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Canterbury.

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