Dover weather in September (Kent, United Kingdom)

How does the September weather in Dover compare to other months? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In September, Dover tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. September is known for being in the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 19°C. At night, they generally drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Dover in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 152 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 September

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in September

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?

For visitors traveling to Dover, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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