Best time to visit Kent

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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Kent. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

When is the best time to visit Kent?

The best time to visit Kent (Canterbury) is August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Feb
0.5
Mar
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Apr
1.5
May
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Jun
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Jul
3.5
Aug
1.5
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Jan
7
Feb
9
Mar
11
Apr
15
May
19
Jun
20
Jul
21
Aug
18
Sep
15
Oct
10
Nov
8
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

2
Jan
3
Feb
4
Mar
5
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
5
Sep
4
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

Days with some rain

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The weather guide for Kent (Canterbury) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Kent?

The hottest time of year in Canterbury, Kent is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 21°C.

Which month has the most rain in Kent?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Canterbury, Kent with 88mm on average. There are normally 17 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kent?

The sunniest time of year in Canterbury, Kent is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 44% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kent travel features

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