Dartford weather in August (Kent, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Dartford during August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Dartford during August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Dartford in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 196 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dartford, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 22 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.

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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 Dartford, 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

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