Rule
Golden Hour
Folkestone - Golden Hour - London & Southeast England
Folkestone, England, United Kingdom
That magical warm light just after sunrise or before sunset
Currently
Real-time conditionsLow Cloud Cover56%
Mid Cloud Cover0%
High Cloud Cover14%
Sun Elevation57.0° (Daylight)
Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
Times shown in Europe/London
Next opportunity
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Folkestone
Today · 20:01–21:17 · 1h window
Medium confidence
49%
🌇Golden Hour Potential82.3-85%
Low Cloud Cover: 0%
Mid Cloud Cover: 0%
High Cloud Cover: 5%
Sun Elevation: 6.2° (Daylight)
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise
Folkestone
Tomorrow · 04:26–05:42
🌇Golden Hour Potential:90.4-96.9%
Medium
Excellent Golden Hour at Sunset
Folkestone
Tomorrow · 20:02–21:19
🌇Golden Hour Potential:84.9%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise
Folkestone
Tue, May 26 · 04:24–05:41
🌇Golden Hour Potential:85.8-85.9%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise
Folkestone
Wed, May 27 · 04:23–05:40
🌇Golden Hour Potential:85.8-86.5%
Low
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise
Folkestone
Thu, May 28 · 04:22–05:00
🌇Golden Hour Potential:100%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Folkestone
Thu, May 28 · 20:06–21:00
🌇Golden Hour Potential:100%
Medium
+1 more windows in the next 10 days
What this forecast looks for
Plain-language explanation from the ruleThis forecast identifies when golden hour light will illuminate Southeast England's most photogenic landscapes—from London's riverside landmarks to the dramatic chalk cliffs of the Sussex coast. We track sun angle, cloud cover, and atmospheric conditions to predict spectacular warm light.
Southeast England combines world-famous urban landmarks with natural coastal drama. The Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and Beachy Head create some of Britain's most recognizable coastline, while London landmarks like Big Ben, St Paul's, and the Thames bridges take on magical quality in golden light.
What makes Southeast golden hour exceptional:
- Seven Sisters cliffs - White chalk cliffs glow golden at sunset, contrasting with blue-green Channel waters
- Beachy Head lighthouse - Iconic striped lighthouse at base of Britain's highest chalk cliff catches warm light
- Thames landmarks - Tower Bridge, Parliament, and St Paul's in golden hour create postcard-perfect London scenes
- Coastal variety - From Dover's white cliffs to Brighton's Victorian architecture, the coastline offers endless golden hour subjects
Best photography occurs at low tide for coastal locations, exposing more chalk cliff base and creating beach reflections. Summer brings longest golden hour with sun setting over the Channel at western-facing beaches. Classic locations include Birling Gap for Seven Sisters views and Westminster Bridge for London's Parliament.
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72-hour requirements breakdown
What passed or failed, hour by hourAND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time Europe/London | Golden Hour Any | Golden Hour Potential ≥ 80.0% | Precipitation Chance ≤ 5.0% | Visibility ≥ 1000.0m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 23 | ||||
| 14:00 | ✕ | 29% | 0% | 2670m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 33% | 0% | 2679m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 32% | 0% | 2676m |
| 17:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 2676m |
| 18:00 | ✕ | 31% | 0% | 2673m |
| 19:00 | ✕ | 34% | 0% | 2686m |
| 20:00 | ✓ | 83% | 0% | 2701m |
| 21:00 | ✓ | 61% | 0% | 2828m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 39% | 0% | 4115m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 28% | 0% | 4153m |
| Sun, May 24 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 25% | 0% | 385m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 28% | 0% | 114m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 24134m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 24135m |
| 04:00 | ✓ | 86% | 0% | 24135m |
| 05:00 | ✓ | 87% | 0% | 24134m |
| 06:00 | ✕ | 37% | 0% | 24135m |
| 07:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 24134m |
| 08:00 | ✕ | 38% | 0% | 24134m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 37% | 0% | 24134m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 33% | 0% | 3986m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 29% | 0% | 2766m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 2662m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 32% | 0% | 659m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 30% | 0% | 443m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 29% | 0% | 391m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 30% | 0% | 2833m |
| 17:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 16350m |
| 18:00 | ✕ | 37% | 0% | 24134m |
| 19:00 | ✕ | 37% | 0% | 24134m |
| 20:00 | ✓ | 85% | 0% | 24135m |
| 21:00 | ✓ | 82% | 0% | 24134m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 54% | 0% | 24135m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 36% | 0% | 24134m |
| Mon, May 25 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 34% | 0% | 24135m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 36% | 0% | 24135m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 36% | 0% | 24135m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 36% | 0% | 24135m |
| 04:00 | ✓ | 97% | 0% | 24135m |
| 05:00 | ✓ | 90% | 0% | 24134m |
| 06:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 24134m |
| 07:00 | ✕ | 36% | 0% | 24134m |
| 08:00 | ✕ | 36% | 0% | 24135m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 37% | 0% | 24134m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 36% | 0% | 24135m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 24135m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 24134m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 37% | 0% | 24135m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 36% | 0% | 24134m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 37% | 0% | 24134m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 24134m |
| 17:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 24134m |
| 18:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 24135m |
| 19:00 | ✕ | 33% | 0% | 24134m |
| 20:00 | ✓ | 85% | 0% | 24135m |
| 21:00 | ✓ | 85% | 0% | 24134m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 56% | 0% | 24135m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 33% | 0% | 24134m |
| Tue, May 26 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 33% | 0% | 24134m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 32% | 0% | 24135m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 32% | 0% | 24134m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 32% | 0% | 24135m |
| 04:00 | ✓ | 86% | 0% | 24134m |
| 05:00 | ✓ | 86% | 0% | 24134m |
| 06:00 | ✕ | 32% | 0% | 24134m |
| 07:00 | ✕ | 32% | 0% | 24135m |
| 08:00 | ✕ | 32% | 0% | 24134m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 32% | 0% | 24135m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 31% | 0% | 24134m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 31% | 0% | 24135m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 31% | 0% | 24134m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 33% | 0% | 24134m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 24134m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 24135m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 35% | 0% | 24135m |
| 17:00 | ✕ | 35% | 7.4% | 24134m |
| 18:00 | ✕ | 35% | 15% | 24135m |
| 19:00 | ✕ | 35% | 22% | 24134m |
| 20:00 | ✓ | 89% | 31% | 24134m |
| 21:00 | ✓ | 88% | 41% | 24135m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 47% | 50% | 24135m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 15% | 50% | 24135m |
| Wed, May 27 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 15% | 50% | 24135m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 14% | 50% | 24135m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 14% | 33% | 24135m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 14% | 17% | 24135m |
| 04:00 | ✓ | 86% | 0% | 24135m |
| 05:00 | ✓ | 87% | 0% | 24135m |
| 06:00 | ✕ | 15% | 0% | 24135m |
| 07:00 | ✕ | 14% | 0% | 24135m |
| 08:00 | ✕ | 14% | 1.6% | 24135m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 14% | 3.3% | 24135m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 14% | 4.9% | 24135m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 15% | 3.3% | 24135m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 15% | 1.6% | 24135m |
How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).
What does Golden Hour Potential mean?
Inputs that drive the scoreThis derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.
| Time Europe/London | Golden Hour | High Clouds % | Low Clouds % | Mid-Level Clouds % | Relative Humidity % | Total Cloud Coverage % | Wind Speed m/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, May 24
Sunrise 04:54
Sunset 20:51 | |||||||
| 14:00 | - | 14% | 56% | 0% | 96% | 56% | 4.6m/s |
| 15:00 | - | 5% | 60% | 0% | 96% | 60% | 5.1m/s |
| 16:00 | - | 5% | 34% | 0% | 94% | 34% | 5.3m/s |
| 17:00 | - | 5% | 20% | 0% | 93% | 20% | 5.4m/s |
| 18:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 90% | 5% | 5.5m/s |
| 19:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 88% | 5% | 5.5m/s |
| 20:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 88% | 5% | 5.5m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 87% | 0% | 5.3m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 86% | 0% | 5m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 85% | 0% | 5m/s |
| Mon, May 25
Sunrise 04:54
Sunset 20:51 | |||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | - | 2% | 0% | 0% | 86% | 2% | 5.1m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 86% | 5% | 4.9m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 86% | 5% | 4.4m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 87% | 5% | 4.1m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | - | 19% | 0% | 0% | 87% | 19% | 3.8m/s |
| 05:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 88% | 5% | 3.8m/s |
| 06:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 89% | 5% | 4.1m/s |
| 07:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 90% | 5% | 4.3m/s |
| 08:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 91% | 5% | 4.4m/s |
| 09:00 | - | 5% | 9% | 0% | 92% | 10% | 4.1m/s |
| 10:00 | - | 5% | 13% | 0% | 91% | 14% | 4.3m/s |
| 11:00 | - | 4% | 4% | 0% | 89% | 6% | 4.5m/s |
| 12:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 87% | 5% | 4.7m/s |
| 13:00 | - | 5% | 0% | 0% | 85% | 5% | 4.6m/s |
| 14:00 | - | 4% | 0% | 0% | 83% | 4% | 4.7m/s |
| 15:00 | - | 1% | 0% | 0% | 81% | 1% | 4.9m/s |
| 16:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 80% | 0% | 5.4m/s |
| 17:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 80% | 0% | 5.4m/s |
| 18:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 80% | 0% | 5.5m/s |
| 19:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 82% | 0% | 5.5m/s |
| 20:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 82% | 0% | 5.4m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 82% | 0% | 5.3m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 83% | 0% | 5.3m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 84% | 0% | 5.1m/s |
| Tue, May 26
Sunrise 04:52
Sunset 20:52 | |||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 86% | 0% | 4.3m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 86% | 0% | 3.8m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 86% | 0% | 3.7m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 86% | 0% | 3.3m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 86% | 0% | 2.7m/s |
| 05:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 86% | 0% | 2.4m/s |
| 06:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 85% | 0% | 2.4m/s |
| 07:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 84% | 0% | 2.7m/s |
| 08:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 82% | 0% | 3.3m/s |
| 09:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 81% | 0% | 3.9m/s |
| 10:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 82% | 0% | 4.2m/s |
| 11:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 82% | 0% | 4.3m/s |
| 12:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 82% | 0% | 4.4m/s |
| 13:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 81% | 0% | 4.2m/s |
| 14:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 79% | 0% | 4.3m/s |
| 15:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 77% | 0% | 4.6m/s |
| 16:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 76% | 0% | 4.8m/s |
| 17:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 76% | 0% | 5.1m/s |
| 18:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 77% | 0% | 5.4m/s |
| 19:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 79% | 0% | 5.1m/s |
| 20:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 82% | 0% | 5m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 85% | 0% | 5m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 88% | 0% | 4.9m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 1% | 0% | 88% | 1% | 5.1m/s |
| Wed, May 27
Sunrise 04:51
Sunset 20:53 | |||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 2% | 0% | 89% | 2% | 5.4m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 4% | 0% | 89% | 4% | 5.6m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 3% | 0% | 85% | 3% | 6.3m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 3% | 0% | 80% | 3% | 6.9m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 3% | 0% | 75% | 3% | 7.6m/s |
| 05:00 | - | 0% | 2% | 0% | 73% | 2% | 7.9m/s |
| 06:00 | - | 0% | 1% | 0% | 71% | 1% | 8.2m/s |
| 07:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 69% | 0% | 8.5m/s |
| 08:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 67% | 0% | 8.5m/s |
| 09:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 65% | 0% | 8.5m/s |
| 10:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 62% | 0% | 8.6m/s |
| 11:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 63% | 0% | 8.1m/s |
| 12:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 64% | 0% | 7.7m/s |
| 13:00 | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 66% | 0% | 7.2m/s |
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.
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