The climate in Margate during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
August is in the winter in Margate and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 12.3°C 54.1°F |
Average temperature | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 59 mm 2.3 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 21.5°C 70.8°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 11.8kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Margate with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Margate in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | February | 25.6°C 78.1°F |
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Driest month: | June | 30mm 1.2ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 8.2hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 20.8°C 69.4°F |
Wettest month: | March | 145mm 5.7ins |