Margate in January

7.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.

26°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
14Rainy days (107 mm)
13:48 hDaylight
05:14Sunrise · 19:02 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
  • Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 January?

Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 20°C.

When is the best time to visit Margate?

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