When is the best time to go to Canterbury

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Canterbury, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Canterbury weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Canterbury are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Canterbury January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 72mm 2.1hrs 9.7hrs

January in Canterbury is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Canterbury for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Canterbury and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Canterbury with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Canterbury February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 50mm 3hrs 11.2hrs

February in Canterbury is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Canterbury for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Canterbury and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Canterbury with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Canterbury weather in February »

March

Canterbury March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 58mm 4.2hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Canterbury is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Canterbury for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Canterbury and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Canterbury with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Canterbury weather in March »

April

Canterbury April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 53mm 5.6hrs 15hrs

Canterbury's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Canterbury.

April is in the spring in Canterbury and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Canterbury with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Canterbury weather in April »

May

Canterbury May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 48mm 7.2hrs 16.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Canterbury and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Canterbury, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Canterbury and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Canterbury with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Canterbury weather in May »

June

Canterbury June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 52mm 7.9hrs 9.7hrs

The climate in Canterbury during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Canterbury, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Canterbury and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Canterbury with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Canterbury weather in June »

July

Canterbury July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 53mm 6.9hrs 11.2hrs

July in Canterbury is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Canterbury, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Canterbury and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Canterbury with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Canterbury weather in July »

August

Canterbury August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 54mm 7.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Canterbury is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Canterbury, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Canterbury and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Canterbury with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Canterbury weather in August »

September

Canterbury September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 65mm 5.6hrs 15hrs

Canterbury's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Canterbury.

September is in the fall / autumn in Canterbury and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Canterbury with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Canterbury weather in September »

October

Canterbury October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 79mm 4.3hrs 16.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Canterbury and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Canterbury for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Canterbury and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Canterbury with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Canterbury weather in October »

November

Canterbury November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 88mm 2.8hrs 9.7hrs

November in Canterbury is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Canterbury for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Canterbury and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Canterbury with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Canterbury weather in November »

December

Canterbury December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 72mm 2hrs 11.2hrs

December in Canterbury is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Canterbury for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Canterbury and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Canterbury with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

Canterbury weather in December »

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Canterbury weather stats

Canterbury weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.4°C 68.7°F
Driest month: May 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: August 7.1hrs
Coldest month: January 6.3°C 43.3°F
Wettest month: November 88mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: August 17.4°C 63.3°F
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