Kent Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kent, the United Kingdom in August.

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Considering a trip to Kent, the United Kingdom this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Kent in August

Kent, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Kent generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Broadstairs at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Lenham at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Lenham and 16°C (61°F) in Broadstairs. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Kent, the United Kingdom.

To explore the conditions in Kent, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dymchurch with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Westerham with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Canterbury enjoys approximately 196 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Kent by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kent — and find the best time to visit. (based on Canterbury)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kent in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kent.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kent

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Kent, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Kent (August)

Precipitation variation in Kent (August)

Canterbury

In August Canterbury generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
196 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Canterbury →

Dover

In August Dover generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
196 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Dover →

Folkestone

In August Folkestone generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
196 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Folkestone →

Whitstable

In August Whitstable generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
196 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Whitstable →

Broadstairs

In August Broadstairs generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
196 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Broadstairs →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kent, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kent in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Canterbury 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Dover 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Folkestone 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Whitstable 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Broadstairs 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Maidstone 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Kent weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kent, the United Kingdom in August?

August in Kent, the United Kingdom brings perfect weather. In Canterbury, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Kent, the United Kingdom in August?

Daytime temperatures in Canterbury peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in August, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

Does Kent, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kent, the United Kingdom during August, with Canterbury averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Kent, the United Kingdom?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Kent, the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in Canterbury is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Canterbury. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Kent.

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