Rain showers
Rain showers
14.2 mm32 mph
12°8°
Canterbury weather: today, hourly & 7-day forecast
Current conditions, rain timing and the week ahead for Canterbury, Kent.
Latest forecast for Kent
Right now in Canterbury
Rain showers
12°
Feels like 9°C
Today 12° / 8°
Rain forecast around 4 am
9.5 mm is forecast in total over the next 12 hours.
Wind
26 mph S
Humidity
94%
Rain now
0.5 mm
Sunrise
07:32
Sunset
17:47
Local forecast · Sources & methodology
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7-day forecast
Tomorrow first, then the week ahead
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Light rain
Light rain
20.7 mm33 mph
15°6°
Light rain
Light rain
0.2 mm28 mph
14°10°
Rain
Rain
5.2 mm14 mph
14°8°
Rain showers
Rain showers
1.8 mm23 mph
17°13°
Cloudy
Cloudy
0.0 mm12 mph
14°8°
Cloudy
Cloudy
0.0 mm8 mph
14°8°
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A little sky watching
The moon in Canterbury
Waxing gibbous
89% illuminated
Growing towards the full moon
- Next full moon
- Next new moon
- Next moonrise
- Next moonset
Calculated 23 Oct, 05:09 BST. Rise and set times assume a clear horizon; clouds and local terrain affect visibility. How we calculate this
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In the garden
Rain ahead: check your soil
At least 10 mm of rain is forecast in a day. Leave waterlogged soil alone and wait until it drains before sowing or working it.
Moon gardening tradition
In lunar gardening tradition, a waxing moon is associated with sowing crops harvested above ground. Follow the crop’s season and soil requirements before choosing a day.
Around the house
October · Get ready for cosy evenings
- Put away summer clothes and bring jumpers and warmer bedding within reach.
- Set up a spot for wet coats, muddy shoes and umbrellas by the door.
- Freshen up blankets and throws, following their care labels.
Rain that actually fell
How wet has it been?
A substantial amount of rain has been recorded nearby. Rain has been frequent or heavy across the last seven days.
A very wet day
11.0 mm
Since this time yesterday
A wet week
53.0 mm
Across the last seven days
Where does this reading come from?
The nearest reporting Environment Agency gauge is 1.6 miles away (station 1023SE). View the rainfall data source. This is a nearby measurement, not a reading from your address.
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Canterbury West (CBW)
0.3 miles from Canterbury · high match confidence
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