Best time to visit Folkestone

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Folkestone by month

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When is the best time to visit Folkestone?

The best time to visit Folkestone is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Folkestone6
    Jan
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Folkestone6
    Feb
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Folkestone9
    Mar
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Folkestone11
    Apr
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Folkestone15
    May
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Folkestone18
    Jun
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Folkestone20
    Jul
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Folkestone20
    Aug
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Folkestone18
    Sep
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Folkestone15
    Oct
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Folkestone10
    Nov
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Folkestone8
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Folkestone?

The hottest time of year in Folkestone is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Folkestone?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Folkestone with 104mm on average. There are normally 16 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Folkestone?

The sunniest time of year in Folkestone is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 46% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Folkestone?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Folkestone in August when the water temperature reaches 17°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for England (Folkestone) 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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