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Average Monthly Sunshine in Dover

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Dover receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 Miles).

If you're visiting Dover, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 205 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1577 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Dover. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Dover’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Dover enjoys an average of 1577 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

November, Dover’s wettest month, receives 68 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dover Precipitation page.


Forecast: is it sunny in Dover?

Tuesday
18 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
3°C
0 mm
Wednesday
19 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
6°C
0 mm
Thursday
20 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
11°C
2.9 mm

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