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Wettest March in over 40 years for England
England has had its wettest March since 1981, with Wales and Northern Ireland also seeing one of their wettest Marches on record.
Read moreBotany Bay (Broadstairs) (Kent) weather
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Here are our top tips to keep you, your friends and family safe at the beach with links to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Met Office advice.
- Head to a lifeguarded beach; check the RNLI lifeguarded beach tool
- Follow RNLI Float to Live advice if you find yourself struggling in the water
- Know what to do if you get caught in a rip current (RNLI)
- Check the tide times to avoid getting cut off by the tide coming in
- Call 999 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency
- Learn more about staying safe at the beach
Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to overcast by nighttime. Sunrise: 06:31; Sunset: 19:27. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to overcast by nighttime. Sunrise: 06:31; Sunset: 19:27. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Sunday 2 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: 06:29; Sunset: 19:28. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: Moderate.Sunday 2 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: 06:29; Sunset: 19:28. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: Moderate.
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Monday 3 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals. Sunrise: 06:26; Sunset: 19:30. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Monday 3 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals. Sunrise: 06:26; Sunset: 19:30. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Tuesday 4 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:24; Sunset: 19:32. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Tuesday 4 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:24; Sunset: 19:32. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Wednesday 5 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: 06:22; Sunset: 19:33. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Wednesday 5 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: 06:22; Sunset: 19:33. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Thursday 6 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny in the afternoon. Sunrise: 06:20; Sunset: 19:35. UV: Moderate;Thursday 6 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny in the afternoon. Sunrise: 06:20; Sunset: 19:35. UV: Moderate;
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Friday 7 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:17; Sunset: 19:37. UV: Moderate;Friday 7 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:17; Sunset: 19:37. UV: Moderate;
Seven day forecast for Botany Bay (Broadstairs)
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80% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 50% | 60% | 20% | 90% | 90% | 60% | 50% | 50% | 20% | 40% | 20% |
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NW
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NW
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NW
19
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NW
19
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NW
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NW
21
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NNW
21
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NNW
22
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22
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24
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0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
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M | M | M | G | G | G | G | G | M | G | G | G | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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95% | 93% | 93% | 91% | 87% | 89% | 89% | 90% | 92% | 91% | 93% | 93% | 93% | 92% | 91% |
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UV
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1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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2° | 2° | 2° | 3° | 3° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 3° | 3° | 3° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 3° |
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1.8 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
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Humidity
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92% | 91% | 87% | 83% | 79% | 75% | 74% | 73% | 71% | 69% | 67% | 66% | 65% | 64% | 65% | 65% | 65% | 67% | 68% | 71% | 71% | 70% | 71% | 73% |
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| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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24 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
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Humidity
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74% | 74% | 73% | 73% | 64% | 61% | 60% | 64% | 69% |
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UV
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| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Humidity
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71% | 75% | 77% | 63% | 61% | 60% | 68% | 76% |
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UV
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| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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4° | 4° | 4° | 6° | 7° | 7° | 6° | 6° |
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8
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SSE
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SSE
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SSE
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SSE
9
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0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
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Humidity
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79% | 80% | 81% | 70% | 64% | 67% | 71% | 79% |
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UV
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| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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SSE
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11
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0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
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Humidity
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82% | 84% | 84% | 76% | 70% | 68% | 73% | 79% |
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UV
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| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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ESE
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Direction of waves offshore
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Humidity
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81% | 83% | 83% | 73% | 66% | 68% | 75% | 81% |
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Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). The blue behind the arrow represents the sea, and yellow is the land. If the arrow points from yellow to blue, the wind will be blowing from land to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks, because these winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction that the waves are going 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel or pointing away from land, the height of the waves on the beach is likely to be lower than the height of waves offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Tide times
Tide times for Sat 1 Apr
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Tide times
Tide times for Sun 2 Apr
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Tide times
Tide times for Mon 3 Apr
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Tide times
Tide times for Tue 4 Apr
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Tide times
Tide times for Wed 5 Apr
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Tide times
Tide times for Thu 6 Apr
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Tide times
Tide times for Fri 7 Apr
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WARNING
Flood warnings in force
for England
Flood warnings in force
for England
London & South East England weather forecast
Headline:
Cool, cloudy, occasionally damp Saturday. Brighter, drier Sunday.
Today:
Cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle at first. Some locally heavier bursts possible in the west but turning drier here for a time. Light rain and drizzle becoming more extensive in the east later. A brisk, cool breeze. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Tonight:
Continuing cloudy with outbreaks of mostly light rain and drizzle. However, towards the end of the night cloud breaks will develop in the east, as drier conditions spread westwards. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
Sunday:
Sunday will be a much drier and brighter day, with cloud breaking up to give longer sunny spells for the afternoon. Still a cool onshore breeze, although lighter than Saturday. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Dry with sunny spells Monday, after a cold start. Early frost Tuesday, then mainly dry and bright. Wednesday, rather cloudy with some outbreaks of rain and drizzle moving east.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
The start of this period is likely to be rather changeable, with weather systems moving in from the west to bring scattered showers and spells of rain. Thick cloud will bring some rain and drizzle at times, most likely across the west. Drier and brighter interludes are expected to develop across the UK as a whole, although still with the possibility of some unsettled spells, particularly towards the end of this period. It may be that the wettest weather is most probable in the south and west. Winds expected to be generally light during this time but there may be some stronger periods, particularly later on. Temperatures likely remaining close to or possibly just above average.
Updated:
There is currently an equal balance between the likelihood of settled and unsettled weather through the rest of April. Any unsettled weather may take a more southerly track than usual, while higher pressure to the north may provide higher chances of drier weather. It is most likely that temperatures will be close to, or just above average.
Updated:
Nearest forecasts
- Joss Bay (Beach) 0.9 miles
- Margate 2.1 miles
- Broadstairs 2.2 miles
- Margate - Fulsam Rock (Beach) 2.2 miles
- Broadstairs Youth Hostel 2.3 miles
- Margate Youth Hostel 3.0 miles
- Westbrook Bay (Beach) 3.2 miles
- Ramsgate - Pegwell Bay (Beach) 3.9 miles
- Ramsgate 3.9 miles
- Kent International Airport 5.0 miles