Canterbury weather in October (Kent, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Canterbury in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Canterbury generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Canterbury in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 115 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July, August and September typically offer 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 October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 115 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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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 Canterbury in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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