Dover weather in May (New Hampshire, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Dover this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Dover typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Dover in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 258 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dover, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Concord, the United States of America (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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