Best time to visit Dover

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When is the best time to visit Dover?

The best time to visit Dover is May, June and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Dover5
    Jan
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Dover7
    Feb
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Dover13
    Mar
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Dover18
    Apr
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Dover24
    May
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Dover29
    Jun
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Dover31
    Jul
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Dover30
    Aug
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Dover27
    Sep
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Dover21
    Oct
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Dover15
    Nov
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Dover8
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Dover?

The hottest time of year in Dover is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Dover?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Dover with 110mm on average. There are normally 10 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Dover?

The sunniest time of year in Dover is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 63% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Delaware (Dover) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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