Margate weather in August (Kent, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Margate in August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Margate during August is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Margate in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Margate. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Margate, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Margate, 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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