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Canterbury
United Kingdom
In the county of Kent in southeastern England. Canterbury is a historic pilgrimage city with the famous cathedral that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The medieval lanes and the story of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales are ever-present.
What awaits you
City tripMuseumsCar-free
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Best time to visit
July–August: up to 23°C with 11h of sunshine per day.
Cooler winters (9°C). Best visited in July–August.
Max. temperature
8°Jan
10°Feb
11°Mar
13°Apr
17°May
20°Jun
22°Jul
23°Aug
20°Sep
17°Oct
11°Nov
9°Dec
Sunshine hours
4hJan
5hFeb
6hMar
10hApr
11hMay
13hJun
11hJul
11hAug
9hSep
7hOct
4hNov
3hDec
Rain days
10dJan
11dFeb
16dMar
14dApr
12dMay
8dJun
12dJul
9dAug
12dSep
14dOct
13dNov
13dDec
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Canterbury as a Vacation Destination
Canterbury is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 23°C.
The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites.
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Price level
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Local languages
EN