Mote Park

Park Public country park with ornamental lake and play areas

In Maidstone, Kent, Mote Park centers on an ornamental lake, mature trees and formal lawns; locals and visitors walk trails, picnic and use sports fields near the old manor house site.

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Mote Park
Mote Park, Mote Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, England
51.2646, 0.5466
Open daily (daylight hours)
Free (public park); some events or attractions within may charge

How to Get to Mote Park #

Mote Park lies just east of Maidstone town centre along Mote Avenue. It is reachable on foot from the town, by local buses and by car (parking available). The nearest rail station is Maidstone East, about a 20-25 minute walk.

Tips for Visiting Mote Park #

  • Enter through the Mote Avenue entrance to reach the historic mansion quickly.
  • Visit on a weekday morning to enjoy quieter gardens and watch local runners on the park loop.
  • Check the Maidstone Borough Council events calendar for seasonal concerts and community programs.

Best Time to Visit Mote Park #

Late spring through early autumn for boating and events; weekdays are quieter.

Spring
March-May · 6-16°C
Blossom and lambing season around the park's meadows.
Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Picnic weather and boating on the lake; busiest period.
Autumn
September-November · 7-16°C
Leaf colour and quieter paths; good for long, reflective walks.

Weather & Climate near Mote Park #

Climate

Mote Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (644 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
15.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

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