Tonbridge, United Kingdom Climate & Monthly Averages

United Kingdom 🇬🇧 · oceanic climate
Annual avg
52°
Hottest month
July
Coldest month
January
Rainy days / yr
137
Sunshine
7.9 h/day
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The climate of Tonbridge

Tonbridge records 137 wet days and 7.9 hours of daily sunshine in an average year. Temperatures follow an oceanic pattern, running 46°F (8°C) in January up to 71°F (22°C) in July.

Climate quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 71°F (22°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 46°F (8°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 97°F (36°C) high · 17°F (-9°C) low
  • Wettest month: October (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.7 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: oceanic
  • Annual swing: 13°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 7°C
  • Snow: about 3 days a year
  • Average humidity: 81%

Temperatures through the year

Snow falls on roughly 3 days a year, mostly January through March. January sits at the other end of the year: 46°F (8°C) by day, 36°F (2°C) at night. July is the warm end of the year, averaging 71°F (22°C) by day and 57°F (14°C) overnight. June is the brightest month at 11.7 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 7.9 - duller than about 85% of the cities we track.

Rain, sun and snow

Precipitation concentrates in October - 3.1 inches (78 mm) on 12 days - and thins out by April. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 97°F (36°C) and the lowest daily minimum 17°F (-9°C).

How Tonbridge compares

  • Relative humidity averages 81% - more humid than 88% of the 3496 cities we track.

Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.

Monthly climate table

Monthly averages for Tonbridge based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 46° 36° 12 2.7 in 4.3 h/day 87%
February 48° 37° 12 2.3 in 5.4 h/day 83%
March 51° 39° 13 2.5 in 6.7 h/day 81%
April 56° 41° 10 1.8 in 9.9 h/day 76%
May 62° 47° 11 2.3 in 10.9 h/day 76%
June 68° 53° 10 2.5 in 11.7 h/day 75%
July 71° 57° 12 2.2 in 11.6 h/day 73%
August 71° 57° 10 2.6 in 10.4 h/day 77%
September 66° 53° 10 2.3 in 8.6 h/day 79%
October 59° 48° 12 3.1 in 6.5 h/day 84%
November 51° 42° 11 3.0 in 4.6 h/day 87%
December 48° 40° 13 3.0 in 3.6 h/day 89%

Tonbridge month by month

Tonbridge weather in January

January brings highs around 46°F (8°C), lows near 36°F (2°C), about 12 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Tonbridge.

Tonbridge weather in February

February brings highs around 48°F (9°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 12 wet days.

Tonbridge weather in March

March brings highs around 51°F (10°C), lows near 39°F (4°C), about 13 wet days.

Tonbridge weather in April

April brings highs around 56°F (13°C), lows near 41°F (5°C), about 10 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Tonbridge.

Tonbridge weather in May

May brings highs around 62°F (17°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 11 wet days.

Tonbridge weather in June

June brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), about 10 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Tonbridge.

Tonbridge weather in July

July brings highs around 71°F (22°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 12 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Tonbridge.

Tonbridge weather in August

August brings highs around 71°F (22°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 10 wet days.

Tonbridge weather in September

September brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), about 10 wet days.

Tonbridge weather in October

October brings highs around 59°F (15°C), lows near 48°F (9°C), about 12 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Tonbridge.

Tonbridge weather in November

November brings highs around 51°F (11°C), lows near 42°F (6°C), about 11 wet days.

Tonbridge weather in December

December brings highs around 48°F (9°C), lows near 40°F (4°C), about 13 wet days.

Seasons in Tonbridge

Spring (March through May)

Spring in Tonbridge is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 56°F (13°C) and nights around 42°F (6°C); rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days.

Summer (June through August)

Through summer, Tonbridge settles into easy warmth: 70°F (21°C) by day, 56°F (13°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 32 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.2 hours of sun a day.

Fall (September through November)

Fall runs cool rather than cold here - highs near 59°F (15°C), nights near 48°F (9°C), and rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days.

Winter (December through February)

Winter in Tonbridge runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 47°F (8°C) and nights around 38°F (3°C); rain falls on around 37 of the 90 days, plus about 2 snowy days.

Climate questions, answered

How hot does Tonbridge get in summer?
July averages 71°F (22°C). Summers here stay temperate rather than hot.
How humid does Tonbridge get?
Relative humidity averages 81% across the year, which reads as very humid. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
What should I wear in Tonbridge?
It depends on the month: July runs to 71°F (22°C) while January holds at 46°F (8°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
How often does it rain in Tonbridge?
About 137 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 30.1 inches (766 mm). That works out at roughly 5.6 mm on an average wet day.

Best time to visit Tonbridge

Aim for May to September if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 68°F (20°C) against roughly 11 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.

Pack for Tonbridge with a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. July nights average 57°F (14°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.

Tonbridge temperature records (2015-2024)

Highest recorded
97°
in July
Lowest recorded
17°
in February
Annual precipitation
30.2"
Snowy days / yr
3

Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.