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Dover Weather in December

Thinking of visiting Dover in December? Expect low temperatures reaching 6°C (43°F) during the day, dropping to -3°C (27°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of snow/rainfall is likely.

Rainfall in Dover in December

Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have snow/rain, averaging 91 mm (3.6 in). Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Dover in December

If you're visiting Dover in December, expect highs of 6°C (43°F) and overnight lows around -3°C (27°F). During December, the winter season is in full swing. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. With lows of -3°C (27°F), nights are freezing. Packing a spare blanket is worth considering if you're staying somewhere that might not be fully heated.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dover. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Dover Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C (27°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 91 mm (3.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
* Data from: Akron, the United States of America (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Dover in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Dover in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho.

What To Do in Dover in December

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

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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