Residents in Folkestone can expect a week of changeable spring weather, with the Met Office predicting a mix of rain, brisk winds, and brighter intervals between 11 May and 17 May 2026.
Today, Monday 11 May, brings temperatures peaking at 12°C with rain likely from mid-morning onwards. Northerly winds are expected to reach gusts of 25mph, which will make the air feel significantly cooler than the actual temperature. The remainder of the working week will see fluctuating conditions, with temperatures ranging between 12°C and 16°C.
Wednesday 13 May is expected to be the most unsettled day of the week, with a 70-90% chance of light showers throughout the day and stronger wind gusts reaching up to 37mph. While the week remains largely changeable, the forecast shows signs of improvement for the weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday are expected to bring sunny intervals and slightly warmer temperatures, reaching up to 17°C.
Throughout the week, the sea temperature off the coast remains at 13°C, with high tides occurring around 7am and 7pm. While pollen and air pollution levels are expected to remain low, the Met Office advises that UV levels will be high from Tuesday through Friday, and residents heading outdoors should consider wearing sunscreen and seeking shade during midday hours.
According to Weather2Travel, this week’s conditions are consistent with typical late-spring patterns for the Kent coast, which averages 15°C daytime highs in May. The longer-range outlook suggests that temperatures will stay near or slightly below average through the middle of the month, though more settled and dry weather may arrive towards the end of May.
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