Kent Weather in July

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

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Considering a trip to Kent, the United Kingdom this July 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 July

Kent, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. July in Kent generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. The month of July is in the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Broadstairs at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Lenham at 23°C (73°F). At night it cools down to 14°C (57°F) in Lenham and 16°C (61°F) in Broadstairs.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dymchurch with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Westerham with 66 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Canterbury enjoys about 202 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 July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Kent, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Kent (July)

Precipitation variation in Kent (July)

Canterbury

In July Canterbury 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
202 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Canterbury →

Dover

In July Dover generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
202 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dover →

Folkestone

In July Folkestone generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
202 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Folkestone →

Whitstable

In July 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.

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

Broadstairs

In July Broadstairs generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
202 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kent, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United Kingdom reached 39°C (102°F) in Nottingham on July 19, 2022.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Canterbury 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Dover 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Folkestone 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Whitstable 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Broadstairs 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Maidstone 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Kent weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Kent, the United Kingdom generally has perfect weather conditions. Canterbury sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

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

In Canterbury, the average daytime high in July is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kent, the United Kingdom during July, with Canterbury averaging close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, July, August and September provide 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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