Best time to visit Dover

Q: When is the best time to visit Dover?

The best time to visit Dover is July and August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Dover?

The hottest time of year in Dover is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Dover?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Dover with 104mm on average. There are normally 16 days in November with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Dover?

The sunniest time of year in Dover is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 46% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Dover?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Dover in August when the water temperature reaches 18°C.

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When is the best time to visit Dover?

The best time to visit Dover is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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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 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Dover?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Dover with 104mm on average. There are normally 16 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Dover?

The sunniest time of year in Dover is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 46% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Dover?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Dover in August when the water temperature reaches 18°C.

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The weather guide for England (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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