When is the best time to go to Dover
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dover, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Dover
Dover weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dover are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 77mm | 2.1hrs | 9.8hrs | 8°C |
January in Dover is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dover for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Dover and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Dover with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 53mm | 3.1hrs | 11.2hrs | 7°C |
February in Dover is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dover.
February is in the winter in Dover and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dover with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 64mm | 4.3hrs | 12.9hrs | 7°C |
The weather in March in Dover is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dover for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Dover and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dover with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 55mm | 5.8hrs | 15hrs | 9°C |
Dover's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dover.
April is in the spring in Dover and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dover with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 50mm | 7.4hrs | 16.8hrs | 11°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Dover and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dover.
May is in the spring in Dover and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dover with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 56mm | 8hrs | 9.8hrs | 13°C |
The climate in Dover during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Dover, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Dover and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dover with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 56mm | 7.2hrs | 11.2hrs | 16°C |
July in Dover is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Dover, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Dover and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dover with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 57mm | 7.3hrs | 12.9hrs | 17°C |
The weather in August in Dover is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dover, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Dover and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dover with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 73mm | 5.7hrs | 15hrs | 17°C |
Dover's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dover.
September is in the fall / autumn in Dover and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dover with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 91mm | 4.3hrs | 16.8hrs | 15°C |
October is a a little damp month in Dover and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dover.
October is in the fall / autumn in Dover and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dover with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 104mm | 2.8hrs | 9.8hrs | 13°C |
Dover's weather in November is typically cool and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dover for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Dover and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dover with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 80mm | 2hrs | 11.2hrs | 10°C |
December in Dover is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dover for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Dover and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dover with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Dover weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 20.1°C 68.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 50mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.3°C 43.3°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 104mm 4.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 17.4°C 63.3°F |
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