Temperatures in April
It's cool in April in Dover with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Dover in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Dover with cool temperatures, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature rises to around 14°C, with nights close to 7°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Dover will be around 13°C, with nights close to 7°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Dover is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Dover. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Dover in April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
13°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
15°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
11°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
27 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 7 days | |
March
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Temperature records for Dover in April
With 24°C, Dover hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -2°C to a high of 14°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Dover
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Dover, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Dover
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Dover, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Dover.
Daily UV Index in April in Dover
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Dover, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Dover Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Dover, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Dover Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Dover, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for Dover
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Average Weather in Dover by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dover. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
