Dover weather in December (Kent, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Dover as December approaches? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Dover includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 10°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Dover in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 50 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dover. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dover climate page with graphs.

 

Dover, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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