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September · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 74/100

Folkestone in September

Good · 74/100Beach 22/100
High / low19° / 13°daily averages
Precipitation65 mm10 wet days
Sea17°surface temperature
51.08° N, 1.17° EElevation 46 mUTC+1 · British Summer Time
When to goFolkestone · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74September
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
September: high / low19° / 13°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Folkestone averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 13° — mild weather by day. Expect around 65 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 38%.

Days are 2.3° cooler than in August on average, and October is cooler again by about 3.7°. The sea averages 17°, bracing but swimmable.

September scores 74/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Folkestone.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:31 and sets at 19:12 local time, giving 12 h 41 min of daylight. Days shorten by 111 minutes over the month.

Why 74/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%31%
Clear skies · 25%87%

Beach score this month: 22/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

September against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in September

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in September

Around Folkestone this month

Canterbury
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Canterbury

England · 23 km N
20°Sep high
10wet days
73score
Canterbury
Ashford
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Ashford

England · 22 km W
20°Sep high
10wet days
73score
Ashford
New Romney
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New Romney

England · 19 km SW
20°Sep high
10wet days
72score
New Romney
ivTop of the table

United Kingdom's best in September

Where to go in September
Brighton
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Brighton

England
19°Sep high
9wet days
75score
Brighton
Portsmouth
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2

Portsmouth

England
20°Sep high
10wet days
74score
Portsmouth
London
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3

London

England
20°Sep high
9wet days
73score
London
Newport
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4

Newport

Wales
19°Sep high
10wet days
71score
Newport
·Questions

Folkestone in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Folkestone?

September scores 74/100 for Folkestone, which we rate as good. Average highs are 19°C with 10 wet days.

How warm is Folkestone in September?

Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 13°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Folkestone in September?

Folkestone receives about 65 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 10 days.

Can you swim in Folkestone in September?

The sea averages 17°C in September, cold for most swimmers.