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What’s the climate like in Dover?

The current climate of Dover features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Dover in recent years was 36°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in January 2019.

On average, Dover gets 943 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 216 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Dover?

The best time to visit Dover for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Dover. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Dover

The climate table of Dover shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 2 3 7 13 20 25 28 27 24 17 10 5
Temp. min (°C) -6 -6 -2 3 9 14 18 17 13 7 1 -3
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Precipitation (mm) 76 94 84 96 70 80 86 73 61 81 59 83
Snow (cm) 40 115 39 5,7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,1 16
UV Index 3 4 6 6 7 6 7 6 6 4 3 2

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 16°C
  • Highest temperature: 28°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: 2°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 943 mm per year, averaging 79 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 216 cm per year
  • Driest months: 59 mm in November, 61 mm in September and 70 mm in May
  • Wettest months: 96 mm in April, 94 mm in February and 86 mm in July

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

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Average Temperature per Month in Dover

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Dover, New Hampshire. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Dover, New Hampshire,

Average Precipitation per Month in Dover

This graph shows how much precipitation Dover, New Hampshire, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Dover, New Hampshire,

Average Snowfall per Month in Dover

This graph shows how much snow Dover, New Hampshire, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Dover, New Hampshire,

Average UV Index per Month in Dover

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Dover, New Hampshire. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Dover, New Hampshire,

Yearly Temperature in Dover

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Dover, New Hampshire. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Dover, New Hampshire,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Dover

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Dover, New Hampshire, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Dover, New Hampshire,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Dover

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Dover, New Hampshire, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Dover, New Hampshire,

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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.

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