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Kent weather in February

Considering a trip to Kent this February 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 February?

Kent is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Kent generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In February, it is winter.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Canterbury.

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gravesend with an average of 54 mm to moderate rainfall in Dover with 72 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 70 hours of sunlight in Canterbury. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kent in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kent climate page.

Where to go in Kent in February

Find the average weather conditions in February for the most popular destinations in Kent on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Kent

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Kent?

Average weather in Canterbury

In February Canterbury generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Canterbury
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
4°C 
52 hours 
65 mm 
17 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
70 hours 
59 mm 
13 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
11°C 
5°C 
113 hours 
48 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Canterbury

Average weather in Dover

In February Dover generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Dover
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
52 hours 
86 mm 
17 days 
poor 
9°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
72 mm 
13 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
6°C 
113 hours 
54 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Dover

Average weather in Folkestone

In February Folkestone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Folkestone
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
52 hours 
87 mm 
17 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
70 hours 
72 mm 
13 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
11°C 
6°C 
113 hours 
54 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Folkestone

Average weather in Whitstable

In February Whitstable generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Whitstable
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
4°C 
52 hours 
68 mm 
18 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
70 hours 
62 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
11°C 
5°C 
113 hours 
49 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Whitstable

Average weather in Broadstairs

In February Broadstairs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Broadstairs
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
52 hours 
75 mm 
17 days 
poor 
9°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
67 mm 
13 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
6°C 
113 hours 
51 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Broadstairs

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

Is February the best time to visit Kent?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Canterbury, February may not be the ideal time to visit Kent.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Canterbury. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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