Dover weather in May (Kent, United Kingdom)

Is Dover a good destination in May, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Dover includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 15°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Dover in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 202 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dover, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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