Canterbury Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Canterbury, Kent, England, UK)

Canterbury is a pleasant city to visit, although the weather can be changeable at times, particularly in the winter and springs months. The county of Kent is often known as the 'Garden of England' due to its mild climate and favourable weather, with fairly low levels of rainfall throughout the year.

The climate in Canterbury is strongly influenced by its south-easterly position, being sited close to the sea and mainland Europe's French coastline. As a result of its location, Canterbury tends to be warmer than more northerly cities in England and this is especially noticeable during the winter months.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Canterbury's temperate climate is at its coldest during December, January and February, when night-times stay just above freezing and daytime temperatures average 8°C / 46°F or more. By the time that March and April arrive, the weather is clearly on the change and shows clear signs that summer is well on its way.

May is when Canterbury's weather dramatically improves and clearly marks the end of spring and the beginning of the summer weather, with highs approaching 20°C / 68°F towards the end of the month. The climate here is at its hottest and most humid between July and August, when temperatures are often known to exceed 25°C / 77°F, although during a recent summer heat wave, temperatures nearby topped 38°C / 100°F, breaking English records at that time.

Canterbury Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	8°C / 46°F	3°C / 37°F
February	9°C / 48°F	4°C / 39°F
March	11°C / 52°F	4°C / 39°F
April	14°C / 57°F	6°C / 43°F
May	17°C / 63°F	10°C / 50°F
June	20°C / 68°F	13°C / 55°F
July	23°C / 73°F	15°C / 59°F
August	22°C / 72°F	14°C / 57°F
September	20°C / 68°F	13°C / 55°F
October	16°C / 61°F	11°C / 52°F
November	12°C / 54°F	6°C / 43°F
December	9°C / 48°F	4°C / 39°F