Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Dover with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Dover in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Dover with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Dover will be around 31°C, with nights close to 21°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 180 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. 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 August 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 August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
180 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Dover?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Dover. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Dover in August
With 36°C, Dover hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Dover
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August 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 August in Dover
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August 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 August, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Dover.
Daily UV Index in August in Dover
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August 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 August in Dover Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Dover, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Dover Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August 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 August 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.
