Dover weather forecast
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 |
Seasons in Dover
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Dover climb from 9.7°C in March to 14.7°C by May, while nights ease from 5.2°C to 9.3°C. The season brings around 172mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 19.5°C, peaking in August at 20.8°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (51mm over ~10 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Dover gets roughly 16.3 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 19°C in September to 11.5°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (119mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 4.4°C, with January the coldest month (average low 3.4°C, daytime high 7.8°C). Expect about 42 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.7 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Dover compares
| Dover | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 877mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 151 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 19.5°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 4.4°C | 3.4°C |
Dover is about 17% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
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).
When is the best time to visit Dover for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Dover. June is typically the driest of the warm months (51mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 20.8°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 16 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Dover's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Dover receives 877mm of rain a year, about 17% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 19.5°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 4.4°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Dover?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Dover averages 151 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (119mm) and April the driest (48mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Dover?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.