Dover Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Dover, Christ Church, Barbados, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 29°C (84°F), peaking in September at 30°C (86°F) and dipping in February to 27°C (81°F).
The city has a wet climate, receiving around 1123 mm (44 in) of rainfall per year. Despite the high annual total, it has a distinct dry season from February to March. October is the wettest month. Sunshine peaks in March, when the city sees around 9.0 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Dover
With minimal seasonal shifts, Dover experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in September to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in February.
Nighttime temperatures range from 27°C (81°F) in September to 25°C (77°F) in February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Dover
Dover has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1123 mm (44 in) of rainfall per year. The seasons in Dover bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 164 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 34 mm (1.3 in) over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Dover Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Dover
Dover enjoys sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. January, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Dover
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 27°C (81°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in September.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Dover by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dover.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 81%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Dover
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in September, October and November and higher in February, March, April, May, June and July. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Dover 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Dover
With its warm weather, Dover experiences temperatures from 27°C (81°F) to 30°C (86°F) throughout the year. January, February, March, April and May offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.
Note that October has the heaviest precipitation of the year. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
