The climate in Dover during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Dover and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.1°C 88°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 17.7°C 63.9°F |
| Average temperature | 24.4°C 75.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 92 mm 3.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dover with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 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 August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
| Hottest month: | July | 31.4°C 88.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 83mm 3.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.3°C 43.3°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 138mm 5.4ins |