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The best time to visit Folkestone

Month-by-month climate averages for Folkestone, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Folkestone is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.

Folkestone is warmest in July (highs near 21°C) and coldest in January (lows around 3°C), with roughly 1001 mm of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Folkestone forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Folkestone weather by month

what to expect in Folkestone through the year

Here is Folkestone's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Folkestone by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
12°
Cool
May
16°
Mild
Jun
20°
12°
Mild
Jul
21°
14°
Mild
Aug
21°
14°
Mild
Sep
20°
13°
Mild
Oct
16°
10°
Mild
Nov
11°
Cool
Dec
10°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Folkestone?
The most comfortable time to visit Folkestone is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Folkestone?
July is the warmest month in Folkestone, averaging highs near 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Folkestone?
January is the coldest month in Folkestone, with lows around 3°C.
When is the rainy season in Folkestone?
The wettest month in Folkestone is usually March, out of roughly 1001 mm of precipitation across the year.

Folkestone month by month