Average Monthly Sunshine in Dover (NH)

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

Seasonal sunshine in Dover varies. It peaks at 295 hours in July and drops to 127 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2520 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Dover, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours.

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

Dover enjoys an average of 2520 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Dover’s wettest month, receives 101 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°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.