Margate in August

8.4out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.

22°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
5Rainy days (36 mm)
10:53 hDaylight
06:36Sunrise · 17:29 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C
  • Some rain: about 5 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

26° 20° J 27° 20° F 26° 19° M 25° 17° A 24° 14° M 22° 11° J 22° 11° J 22° 13° A 22° 14° S 22° 15° O 24° 17° N 25° 19° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 26°C20°C107 mm 14– – 7.0
February 27°C20°C90 mm 12– – 7.4
March 26°C19°C93 mm 12– – 7.4
April 25°C17°C72 mm 9– – 7.9
May 24°C14°C34 mm 5– – 8.5
June 22°C11°C28 mm 4– – 8.6
July 22°C11°C32 mm 4– – 8.5
August 22°C13°C36 mm 5– – 8.4
September 22°C14°C60 mm 8– – 8.0
October 22°C15°C91 mm 13– – 7.3
November 24°C17°C100 mm 13– – 7.2
December 25°C19°C106 mm 15– – 7.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Margate in August?

Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 13°C.

When is the best time to visit Margate?

The best months are June, May, July, August.