Canterbury
City in United Kingdom
Canterbury is located in the United Kingdom, 87 km from London. With a population of about 55,000 recorded in 2011, the city is primarily known for its three UNESCO World Heritage sites.
What to see
The city contains three sites designated by UNESCO. These include Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, which see average daily highs of 20 °C. These months also experience moderate rainfall, with about 10 days of rain each. The coldest months are January and February, with average highs of 7 °C and lows of 3 °C. Rainfall is most frequent in October, November, December, and January, occurring on about 14 days each month.
Getting there
The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, located 42 km away in Southend-on-Sea. For larger connections, London Stansted Airport is 89 km from the city.
Top sights in Canterbury
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 56 | 43 | 45 | 48 | 53 | 51 | 48 | 53 | 55 | 78 | 74 | 63 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Canterbury (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.