SeasonMapCanterbury weather in July
United Kingdom
July in Canterbury: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Canterbury · #143 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Canterbury in July
Notes from nearby London (87 km away)
Canterbury doesn't have its own notes for July yet — these are about London, close enough to share the season.
I was in London in July and found many trains had spare capcity on the underground system. Be careful of drawing conclusions in European cities in August when many locals disappear off on vacation.
Add your own note from Canterbury's card on the map.
Canterbury climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 67°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 45 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.1 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Canterbury in July
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.
July includes Canterbury Cricket Week.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Canterbury in July
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 July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Canterbury?
- July in Canterbury: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Canterbury on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Canterbury in July?
- In July, Canterbury averages a daily high of 21.5°C and a low of 15.2°C, with about 44.9 mm of rain over roughly 10.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Canterbury in July?
- Canterbury has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in July.
Other months in Canterbury
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — July
Within 300 km: Brighton's Brighton Pride around 30 Jul – 10 Aug, and Isle of Wight's Round the Island Race around 20 Jun – 10 Jul.