The climate in Dover during October can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Dover and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 16.5°C 61.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 2.7°C 36.9°F |
Average temperature | 9.6°C 49.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 94 mm 3.7 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 12.2°C 53.9°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dover with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
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Driest month: | January | 75mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -0.1°C 31.8°F |
Wettest month: | November | 121mm 4.8ins |