Kent residents experienced a chilly start to Friday before widespread sunshine brought spring-like conditions and warm temperatures throughout the day.
Friday 20 March brought variable conditions across Kent as an area of high pressure dominated the weather scene. Early morning mist and fog patches formed across eastern areas, particularly affecting visibility during the pre-dawn hours. However, these patches lifted quickly as daylight broke, leaving behind clearer skies by mid-morning.
The morning chill gave way to a notably warm and pleasant spring-like day. Sunshine became widespread across the county from late morning onwards, with clear blue skies dominating throughout the afternoon and early evening. This brought a pleasant change from earlier weather patterns and allowed temperatures to climb steadily through the day.
Peak temperatures on Friday reached into the mid to high teens across much of Kent, making it another warm day for the time of year. The combination of sunshine and milder air created ideal conditions for residents and visitors alike, with the warmth particularly noticeable in sheltered and south-facing locations.
As the sun set, temperatures began to fall away quickly, with a chilly night to follow. Mist and fog patches reformed towards dawn on Saturday morning in some areas, particularly across parts of the south, though these remained generally light and localised.
Key Information
- Chilly start on Friday with mist and fog clearing quickly by morning
- Widespread sunshine dominated the day with spring-like conditions
- Temperatures reached mid to high teens throughout Kent
- Quick temperature drop after sunset with chilly night conditions
- Mist and fog patches likely to reform by Saturday dawn
