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Dover weather in October (Kent, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Dover usually fare in October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Dover includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C.

Precipitation

Dover in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 115 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 96 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 115 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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