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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 June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.

Folkestone is warmest in July (highs near 20°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 798 mm of precipitation across the year and October the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, July, August and September.

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, 1991-2020 averages

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
7°
2°
Cold
Feb
8°
3°
Cool
Mar
9°
4°
Cool
Apr
11°
5°
Cool
May
15°
8°
Mild
Jun
19°
11°
Mild
Jul
20°
13°
Mild
Aug
20°
13°
Mild
Sep
18°
11°
Mild
Oct
15°
9°
Mild
Wettest
Nov
10°
4°
Cool
Dec
8°
3°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Folkestone?
The most comfortable time to visit Folkestone is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Folkestone?
July is the warmest month in Folkestone, averaging highs near 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Folkestone?
January is the coldest month in Folkestone, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Folkestone?
The wettest month in Folkestone is usually October, out of roughly 798 mm of precipitation across the year.

Folkestone month by month