Weather in August in Kent
Considering a trip to Kent this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Kent in August?
Kent 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 to warm in Lenham at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Lenham and 16°C in Broadstairs. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Kent.To explore the conditions in Kent 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 to moderate rainfall in Westerham with 74 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 196 hours of sunshine in Canterbury. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Kent's conditions throughout the year, check out our Kent climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Kent?
Canterbury
In August Canterbury generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Dover
In August Dover generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Folkestone
In August Folkestone generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Whitstable
In August Whitstable generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Broadstairs
In August Broadstairs generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kent, in the United Kingdom.
Is August the best time to visit Kent?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Kent. 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.
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