Dover weather
UK towns · Kent, England · 51.13°N 1.31°E
Dover, in Kent, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.8°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 3.4°C. The town sees roughly 877mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8° | 3.4° | 77mm | 13 |
| Feb | 9.2° | 4.8° | 72mm | 13 |
| Mar | 9.7° | 5.2° | 72mm | 13 |
| Apr | 11.2° | 6.2° | 48mm | 12 |
| May | 14.7° | 9.3° | 52mm | 12 |
| Jun | 18° | 12.5° | 51mm | 10 |
| Jul | 19.8° | 14.3° | 60mm | 12 |
| Aug | 20.8° | 15.2° | 57mm | 11 |
| Sep | 19° | 13.6° | 75mm | 11 |
| Oct | 15.5° | 11° | 119mm | 15 |
| Nov | 11.5° | 7.2° | 97mm | 13 |
| Dec | 9° | 5.1° | 97mm | 16 |
Dover weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Dover?
August is typically the warmest month in Dover, with average daytime highs of 20.8°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Dover?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 119mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days. April is typically the driest (48mm).
How much does it rain in Dover per year?
Dover receives roughly 877mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 151 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Dover?
Winter nights (December–February) in Dover average around 4.4°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 3.4°C).