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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
4h
Jan
5h
Feb
6h
Mar
10h
Apr
11h
May
13h
Jun
11h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
10d
Jan
11d
Feb
16d
Mar
14d
Apr
12d
May
8d
Jun
12d
Jul
9d
Aug
12d
Sep
14d
Oct
13d
Nov
13d
Dec

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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.

Good to know

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Local languages
EN