Dover Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Dover can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Dover can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in August to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 5°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Dover experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 866 mm yearly. Dover offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between November (99 mm) and April (51 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Dover serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Dover in the United Kingdom
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 99 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 205 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
