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Cloudy,much the same tomorrow

Met Office, the European and the American model agree on a high near 26° in Dartford today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 24°, with a 12% chance of rain.

26°14°
24°18°
20°15°
20°13°
20°13°
22°16°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±2°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±3°Fridaysplit ±2°
Met OfficeUKMO model
26°
Cloudy
Today 26°·Low 14°·Rain -
EuropeanECMWF
26°
Cloudy
Today 26°·Low 13°·Rain 18%
AmericanNOAA GFS
26°
Cloudy
Today 26°·Low 15°·Rain 16%

The weather map: all three models at once

Met Office, European, American side by side around Dartford and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
26° 14°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
24° 18°
models agree
Tue
Drizzle
20° 15°
±2°
Wed
Cloudy
20° 13°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
20° 13°
±3°
Fri
Light drizzle
22° 16°
±2°
Sat
Light drizzle
23° 12°
±5°
Sun
Light drizzle
24° 16°
±4°
Mon
Cloudy
24° 15°
±5°
Tue
Cloudy
23° 17°
±2°
Wed
Light drizzle
20° 14°
±6°
Thu
Partly cloudy
22° 13°
±8°
Fri
Light rain
18° 15°
±4°
Sat
Light drizzle
19° 13°
±4°

Dartford, England is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 22°C) and coldest in Jan (lows around 2°C), with roughly 858 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Dartford right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom before you trust any single number.

Dartford climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
11°
Apr
13°
May
17°
Jun
21°
11°
Jul
21°
14°
Aug
22°
14°
Sep
21°
13°
Oct
16°
10°
Nov
11°
Dec

Which forecast is most accurate in Dartford?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
Met Office logo
Met Office ★ Best
93
/100rank #1
89±0.6°C96±1.2 mph9597% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom
European logo
European
92
/100rank #2
92±0.4°C97±0.9 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
90
/100rank #3
82±1.0°C96±1.3 mph9597% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1880 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Todaymodels agree26° to 26°±2%16% to 18% chance
Tomorrow±1°24° to 25°±2%10% to 12% chance
Tue±2°19° to 22°±13%44% to 57% chance
Wed±1°20° to 21°±1%3% to 4% chance
Thu±3°18° to 22°±5%10% to 15% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Dartford

today, local time
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
19:34
Daylight
13h 14m

Common questions

What's the weather in Dartford today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Dartford today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Dartford today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Dartford and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Dartford?
Over the last 30 days, the Met Office model has been the most accurate for Dartford (CheckWeather Score 93/100), ahead of the European at 92. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Dartford?
August is typically the warmest month in Dartford, with average highs around 22°C.
How cold does Dartford get?
The coldest month in Dartford is January, when overnight lows average about 2°C.
How much rain does Dartford get?
Dartford sees roughly 858 mm of precipitation a year, with September usually the wettest month.

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