Maidstone weather in August (Kent, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Maidstone in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Maidstone in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C.

Precipitation

Maidstone in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 196 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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 Maidstone climate page with graphs.

 

Maidstone, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (6 KM, 4 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 Maidstone, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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