SeasonMapCanterbury weather in August
United Kingdom
August in Canterbury: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Canterbury · #196 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Canterbury climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 67°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 62 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Canterbury in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsCoach and school-trip season, Summer holidays in United Kingdom, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Canterbury's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherCanterbury's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
August includes Canterbury Cricket Week.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Canterbury in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Coach and school-trip season
15 May – 10 Sep · usuallyDay-tripper crushCrowdedCoaches from Dover and the Channel ports unload school parties and cruise excursions into the precincts from mid-morning. The cathedral and the high street are yours before ten and after five. Source ↗
- Festival
Canterbury Cricket Week
28 Jul – 8 Aug · usuallyMajor festivalThe oldest cricket festival in England, a run of Kent home matches at the St Lawrence Ground with marquees round the boundary. Fixture dates move with the county calendar each year. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Canterbury — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Canterbury?
Canterbury in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Canterbury?
- August in Canterbury: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Canterbury on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Canterbury in August?
- In August, Canterbury averages a daily high of 21.7°C and a low of 15.8°C, with about 62.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Canterbury in August?
- Canterbury has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in August.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — August
Within 300 km: London's Notting Hill Carnival on 29–31 Aug, and Brighton's Brighton Pride around 30 Jul – 10 Aug.