The climate in Dover during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
May is in the spring in Dover and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 23.9°C 75°F |
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Nightly temperature | 11.1°C 52°F |
Average temperature | 17.5°C 63.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 98 mm 3.9 ins |
Rainy days | 10 days |
Sea temperature | 10°C 49.9°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 15.8kph 10 mph |
On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dover with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
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 May 2024.
Hottest month: | July | 30.4°C 86.7°F |
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Driest month: | February | 76mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 5.3°C 41.5°F |
Wettest month: | August | 110mm 4.3ins |