Dover Weather in December

What's the weather like in Dover (England) in December 2024?

The climate in Dover during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Dover and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Dover weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.6°C 45.6°F
Nightly temperature 2.7°C 36.8°F
Average temperature 5.1°C 41.2°F
Daily sunshine 2 hrs
Avg rainfall 80 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 10°C 50°F
Humidity 91%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average December is the 3rd 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.

December temperatures in Dover

Dover average temperature in December

December rainfall

Dover average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Dover average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Dover in December 2024.

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Dover weather stats

Dover weather statistics
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
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