AI-generatedMargate at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,840 h
- Rain a year
- 673 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Margate
Margate has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year, Margate is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Margate
The best time to visit Margate is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 73 mm.
Margate through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Margate in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 11–17 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Margate in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 20–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Margate in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 11–20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Margate in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:1618:04
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:56–08:02 · evening 17:18–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:43–06:56 · evening 18:24–18:37
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Margate compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The sea cools from 16° to 14°. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 8° |
| Sea | 16° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Margate in October?
In October, Margate is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Margate.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 48 min07:16 – 18:04
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Margate
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Margate: score 51 against 11. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 51better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 14° |
| Sea | 15.4° | 18.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 61 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Margate month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January8° · Sea 8° · 2.1 h
In January, Margate is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Margate.
Margate in January10February8° · Sea 7° · 3.0 h
In February, Margate is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Margate.
Margate in February16March11° · Sea 8° · 4.3 h
In March, Margate is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Margate.
Margate in March24April14° · Sea 9° · 6.5 h
In April, Margate is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 41 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Margate.
Margate in April26May17° · Sea 12° · 7.4 h
In May, Margate is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Margate.
Margate in May33June20° · Sea 15° · 7.8 h
In June, Margate is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Margate.
Margate in June47July23° · Sea 17° · 7.8 h
In July, Margate is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Margate – and yet one of the best months here.
Margate in July51August23° · Sea 18° · 7.3 h
In August, Margate is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Margate – and yet one of the best months here.
Margate in August27September20° · Sea 17° · 5.7 h
In September, Margate is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Margate.
Margate in September11October16° · Sea 15° · 3.9 h
In October, Margate is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Margate.
Margate in October7November11° · Sea 13° · 2.6 h
In November, Margate is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Margate.
Margate in November8December9° · Sea 10° · 1.9 h
In December, Margate is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Margate.
Margate in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Margate
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 8° | 3° | 8.3° | 2.1 h | 12 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 8° | 3° | 7.2° | 3.0 h | 11 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 11° | 4° | 7.5° | 4.3 h | 10 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 14° | 6° | 9.2° | 6.5 h | 10 | 41 |
| MayMay | 26 | 17° | 9° | 11.7° | 7.4 h | 10 | 51 |
| JuneJun | 33 | 20° | 12° | 14.5° | 7.8 h | 10 | 50 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 23° | 14° | 16.8° | 7.8 h | 11 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 23° | 14° | 18.1° | 7.3 h | 10 | 61 |
| SeptemberSep | 27 | 20° | 12° | 17.4° | 5.7 h | 9 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 16° | 10° | 15.4° | 3.9 h | 12 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 7 | 11° | 6° | 12.7° | 2.6 h | 13 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 9° | 4° | 10.0° | 1.9 h | 12 | 67 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Margate
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.6 – 16.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Margate ranges from 7.2 °C in February to 18.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.4 and 19.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.3° | 7.1° | 9.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.2° | 5.9° | 8.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.5° | 5.8° | 8.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.2° | 8.1° | 10.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.7° | 10.6° | 12.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.5° | 13.6° | 15.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.8° | 15.9° | 18.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 18.1° | 17.4° | 19.2° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.4° | 16.5° | 18.6° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 15.4° | 14.6° | 16.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.7° | 12.0° | 13.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.0° | 8.9° | 11.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Margate
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.9 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Margate, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Margate: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Margate has about 12 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Margate
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Margate
How breezy and how cloudy Margate is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Margate typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Margate: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Margate
Weather for your travel dates
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Margate in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Margate has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 27
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 130 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Margate vs Sandwich
In October the holiday weather in Margate and Sandwich is about equally good (score 11 vs 11). During the day it is about as warm in Sandwich as in Margate. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Margate | Sandwich |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Margate ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- London16°57
- 2Lewes16°57
- 3Canterbury16°53
- 4Chelmsford15°53
- 5Cambridge15°53
- 6Brighton16°16°52
- 7Bury St Edmunds15°51
- 8Epsom15°51
- 22MargateThis page16°15°11
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Frequently asked questions about Margate
When is the best time to visit Margate?
The best time to visit Margate is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Margate?
The sea temperature in Margate ranges from 7.2 °C in February to 18.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Margate in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Margate?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Margate?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 73 mm. The driest month is April with 41 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Margate get?
Margate gets around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Margate in?
Margate is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Margate?
Margate has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 27, summer holidays 50, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 8.