September · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Canterbury in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Canterbury in September
Average temperature 17°C, 73 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
7.4/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Canterbury scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 73 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Canterbury is England's cathedral city-medieval lanes, Chaucer pilgrim lore, and Kent countryside an hour from London. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
September in Canterbury: strong conditions, 6th of 12
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 73 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Canterbury — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Canterbury in September?
- In September, Canterbury averages 17°C, 73 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Canterbury?
- September earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Canterbury in September?
- Expect about 73 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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