Kent Weather Forecast
Kent weather: 62°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Kent?
Possibly - there is a 27% chance in Kent today.
A 27% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Thu and Fri.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,3 in against a typical 0,2 in).
16-day forecast for Kent
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 53° | 27% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 53° | 2% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 53° | 9% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 62° | 25% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 60° | 39% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 64° | 65% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 59° | 74% · 0,2 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 59° | 59% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 58° | 51% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 59° | 38% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 58° | 31% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 55° | 29% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 33% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 69° / 56° | 26% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 59° | — · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
What this means for Kent
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is 4.7°F below the 72°F typical for this month.
A 27% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 58°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 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.
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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 62°F (17°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 57% and wind is 9 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 2:50 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 23, 2026 at 2:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
