Margate in August

7.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 19°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

19°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
10Rainy days (61 mm)
14:23 hDaylight
05:47Sunrise · 20:10 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 19°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in August varies a lot between years (±3.7 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

8° 5° J 7° 5° F 8° 6° M 10° 8° A 13° 11° M 16° 13° J 18° 16° J 19° 17° A 17° 15° S 15° 12° O 11° 9° N 9° 6° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 8°C5°C67 mm 14– – 5.0
February 7°C5°C54 mm 11– – 5.2
March 8°C6°C43 mm 10– – 5.6
April 10°C8°C39 mm 9– – 6.0
May 13°C11°C46 mm 9– – 6.4
June 16°C13°C49 mm 9– – 6.8
July 18°C16°C52 mm 10– – 7.2
August 19°C17°C61 mm 10– – 7.3
September 17°C15°C61 mm 11– – 6.9
October 15°C12°C81 mm 13– – 6.1
November 11°C9°C83 mm 14– – 5.4
December 9°C6°C79 mm 14– – 5.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Margate in August?

Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 17°C.

When is the best time to visit Margate?

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