When is the best time to go to Folkestone

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Folkestone, 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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Folkestone weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Folkestone 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

Folkestone January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 77mm 2.1hrs 9.8hrs 8°C

January is a reasonably dry month in Folkestone and the temperature is generally cool.

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

January is in the winter in Folkestone and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Folkestone with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Folkestone February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 53mm 3.1hrs 11.2hrs 7°C

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

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

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

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Folkestone with around 53mm 2.1 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Folkestone March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 64mm 4.3hrs 12.9hrs 7°C

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

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

March is in the spring in Folkestone 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 Folkestone with around 64mm 2.5 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Folkestone April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 55mm 5.8hrs 15hrs 9°C

Folkestone's weather in April is typically cool 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 Folkestone.

April is in the spring in Folkestone and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Folkestone with around 55mm 2.2 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Folkestone May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 50mm 7.4hrs 16.8hrs 11°C

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

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 Folkestone.

May is in the spring in Folkestone and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Folkestone 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Folkestone June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 56mm 8hrs 9.8hrs 13°C

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

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

June is in the summer in Folkestone and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Folkestone with around 56mm 2.2 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Folkestone July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 56mm 7.2hrs 11.2hrs 16°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Folkestone and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Folkestone with around 56mm 2.2 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Folkestone August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 57mm 7.3hrs 12.9hrs 17°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Folkestone and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Folkestone with around 57mm 2.2 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Folkestone weather in August »

September

Folkestone September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 73mm 5.7hrs 15hrs 17°C

Folkestone's weather in September is typically mild 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 Folkestone.

September is in the fall / autumn in Folkestone and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Folkestone with around 73mm 2.9 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Folkestone October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 91mm 4.3hrs 16.8hrs 15°C

October is a a little damp month in Folkestone and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Folkestone.

October is in the fall / autumn in Folkestone and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Folkestone with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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.

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November

Folkestone November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 104mm 2.8hrs 9.8hrs 13°C

The climate in Folkestone during November can be summarized as cool and damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Folkestone and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Folkestone with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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.

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December

Folkestone December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 80mm 2hrs 11.2hrs 10°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Folkestone 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 Folkestone with around 80mm 3.1 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.

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Folkestone weather stats

Folkestone weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20.1°C 68.2°F
Driest month: May 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: August 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 6.3°C 43.3°F
Wettest month: November 104mm 4.1ins
Warmest sea: August 17.4°C 63.3°F
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