August weather forecast
Canterbury, United Kingdom

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Canterbury, is another comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Temperature

Canterbury's temperatures tend to reach their peak averages in August, with a high of 19.8°C (67.6°F) and a low of 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Canterbury, United Kingdom, during August, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 191.2 rainfall days, and 552mm (21.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Canterbury, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of August in Canterbury, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:43 pm BST.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in August transforms into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest in Canterbury?

August proves to be the warmest month in Canterbury, United Kingdom, recording an average peak temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F) and a minimum temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F).

What are August temperatures in Canterbury?

The high-temperature, in August, in Canterbury, records 19.8°C (67.6°F), while the low-temperature is 15.8°C (60.4°F).

What are the least humid months in Canterbury?

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months in Canterbury.

What is the average humidity in August in Canterbury?

In August, the average relative humidity in Canterbury, United Kingdom, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August in Canterbury?

In Canterbury, during August, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Canterbury?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Canterbury have in August?

The average day length in August in Canterbury is 14h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Canterbury?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Canterbury, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:43 pm BST.

What month has the most sunshine in Canterbury?

The month with the most sunshine in Canterbury, United Kingdom, is August, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Canterbury have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Canterbury, United Kingdom, is 9.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Canterbury?

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Canterbury.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Canterbury?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Canterbury, United Kingdom, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average temperature in August - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in August: 19.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 15.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.6°C).

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Average pressure in August
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average pressure in August - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in August: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in August - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in August: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (27.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.7km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average humidity in August - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (78%).

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Average rainfall in August
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in August - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in August: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in August - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (13.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in August - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in August
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in August - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in August - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in August
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average UV index in August - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in August - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in August
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Average visibility in August - Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (9km).

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