Climate Insights for Westgate-on-Sea

Kent, England, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
January
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
October
81 mm rain3.2 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Westgate-on-Sea is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 728 mm of precipitation falls per year. Westgate-on-Sea receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Westgate-on-Sea is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Westgate-on-Sea is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 28.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Westgate-on-Sea receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Westgate-on-Sea is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 41°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°FebMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 5°MarMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 6°AprMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 8°MayMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 11°JunMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 14°JulMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 16°AugMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 17°SepMax: 18°Average: 17°Min: 15°OctMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 12°NovMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 9°DecMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 7°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FFebMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FMarMax: 48°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°FAprMax: 51°FAverage: 49°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 55°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 61°FMin: 58°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 65°FMin: 62°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 65°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 62°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 59°FAverage: 57°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 52°FAverage: 50°FMin: 47°FDecMax: 48°FAverage: 46°FMin: 44°F
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Westgate-on-Sea sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 20°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Westgate-on-Sea sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 41°F to 68°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 65°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 1mm
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Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0in
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Westgate-on-Sea is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 728 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 81 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 40 mm. That's 41 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 7cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Westgate-on-Sea is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.2 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.6 in. That's 1.6 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 3in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 25km/hFebWind Speed: 27km/hMarWind Speed: 24km/hAprWind Speed: 21km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 24km/hNovWind Speed: 25km/hDecWind Speed: 26km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16mphFebWind Speed: 17mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 15mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Westgate-on-Sea is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 26km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.Westgate-on-Sea is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan6°43°F
Feb7°44°F
Mar8°46°F
Apr9°49°F
May13°55°F
Jun16°61°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug19°65°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct14°57°F
Nov10°50°F
Dec8°46°F

The best time to visit Westgate-on-Sea is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 58 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Westgate-on-Sea is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 41°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Westgate-on-Sea based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Westgate-on-Sea based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C41 °F
7 °C45 °F
25 km/h16 mph
66 mm2.6 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
5 °C42 °F
8 °C46 °F
27 km/h17 mph
60 mm2.4 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
6 °C43 °F
9 °C48 °F
24 km/h15 mph
53 mm2.1 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
11 °C51 °F
21 km/h13 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
14 °C57 °F
20 km/h12 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C58 °F
18 °C64 °F
20 km/h12 mph
52 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C62 °F
20 °C68 °F
19 km/h12 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
20 °C68 °F
20 km/h13 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
18 °C65 °F
22 km/h14 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
15 °C59 °F
24 km/h15 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C47 °F
11 °C52 °F
25 km/h16 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C44 °F
9 °C48 °F
26 km/h16 mph
77 mm3 in
1 cm0 in