When to go · Dover, United Kingdom
Best Time to Visit Dover
Aim for August, July and June: that's when Dover's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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August, July, June
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
September, February, April
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
January, November
Hottest is August (20°C)
Dover weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 37°F | 86mm | cold, some rain |
| Feb | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 39°F | 41mm | cold, mostly dry |
| Mar | 10°C / 50°F | 5°C / 41°F | 74mm | cool, some rain |
| Apr | 11°C / 52°F | 5°C / 41°F | 43mm | cool, mostly dry |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 9°C / 48°F | 60mm | cool, some rain |
| JunBEST | 18°C / 64°F | 13°C / 55°F | 57mm | mild, mostly dry |
| JulBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 15°C / 59°F | 58mm | mild, mostly dry |
| AugBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 15°C / 59°F | 53mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Sep | 19°C / 66°F | 14°C / 57°F | 66mm | mild, some rain |
| Oct | 16°C / 61°F | 12°C / 54°F | 107mm | cool, some rain |
| Nov | 11°C / 52°F | 7°C / 45°F | 123mm | cool, wet |
| Dec | 9°C / 48°F | 5°C / 41°F | 100mm | cold, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Dover plans around the seasons for you.