Kent Weather Forecast
Kent weather: 60°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Kent weather in May
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Climate in Kent month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 35° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 40° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 40° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 43° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 49° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 71° | 55° | 1,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 74° | 58° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 72° | 57° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 68° | 54° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 49° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 42° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 41° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Kent
Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Kent compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kent.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich | 27 mi | 54°F | +33°F warmer | 28 in |
| Tower of London | 30 mi | 54°F | +33°F warmer | 28 in |
| Shoreditch | 31 mi | 54°F | +33°F warmer | 28 in |
| London Gatwick Airport | 32 mi | 53°F | about the same | 32 in |
| Westminster | 32 mi | 54°F | +33°F warmer | 29 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kent?
Kent is a county in England. Its coordinates are 51.2787, 0.5217. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Kent right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 75% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kent?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Kent, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kent in?
Kent observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 4:46 PM.
How many people live in Kent?
Kent has a population of approximately 1.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to Kent?
The closest airports are London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 32 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 44 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 181 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Kent?
Popular options include Tower of London, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, British Museum, Stonehenge and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
