Best Time to Visit Canterbury
Best time: Jul, Aug, Jun, May.
Jul is warmest (21.4°C high); Oct is rainiest (70 mm).
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Canterbury weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.2 | 1.8 | 61 | 1.2 | 8.1 |
| Feb | 7.4 | 1.6 | 38 | 2.3 | 9.7 |
| Mar | 9.8 | 2.8 | 46 | 4 | 11.5 |
| Apr | 12.1 | 4.3 | 44 | 6.3 | 13.6 |
| May | 15.9 | 7.4 | 41 | 7.7 | 15.3 |
| Jun | 19 | 10.2 | 50 | 8.3 | 16.3 |
| Jul | 21.4 | 12.5 | 43 | 7.9 | 15.9 |
| Aug | 21.4 | 12.7 | 49 | 6.8 | 14.4 |
| Sep | 18.4 | 10.6 | 60 | 4.9 | 12.4 |
| Oct | 14.5 | 7.6 | 70 | 3 | 10.4 |
| Nov | 10 | 4.1 | 70 | 1.5 | 8.6 |
| Dec | 7.9 | 2.6 | 63 | 1 | 7.7 |
Daylight ranges from 7.7 hours in Dec to 16.3 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulAugJunMay
Beaches: JulAugJun
Hiking: MayJulJunAug
Sightseeing: JulJunAugMay
Canterbury quick facts
- Population
- 55,087
- Elevation
- 19 m
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- Pound (GBP)
- Language
- English
- Plug / voltage
- G · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +44
- Nearest airport
- STN · 89 km
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Canterbury?
Jul, Aug, Jun, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Oct, about 70 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 21.4°C.
Where to stay
See Canterbury hotels · Book Canterbury tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into London Stansted Airport (STN), 89 km from Canterbury. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
London — 88 km, 1.4 hr drive · Cambridge — 122 km, 2 hr drive · Brugge — 149 km, 2.4 hr drive · Portsmouth — 161 km, 2.6 hr drive
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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