Weather in October in Kent
Planning a journey to Kent this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Kent in October?
Kent is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Kent generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Canterbury.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gravesend with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Dover with 96 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Canterbury.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 115 hours of sunlight anticipated in Canterbury. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at October's conditions in Kent, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kent's yearly weather, check out our Kent climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Kent?
Canterbury
In October Canterbury generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Dover
In October Dover generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Folkestone
In October Folkestone generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Broadstairs
In October Broadstairs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Whitstable
In October Whitstable generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 October the best time to visit Kent?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Canterbury, October might be a good time to visit Kent. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Kent is in July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Canterbury. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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