The climate of Dover (England)
Dover is known as a ferry port. For most people this is their first
introduction to England. On a clear day the famous white cliffs can
already be seen from the ferry; sometimes you can even spot them from
France. Besides the white cliffs Dover Castle, which was built on the
rocks is well worth visiting. Not only during the Middle Ages was it
important; it also played an important role in defending the country
during WWII. The city of Dover itself is not very interesting.
However, it has beautiful surroundings and it is worth making a
stopover here on your way from and to the ferry.
Dover has a sea climate, which isn’t surprising with the sea nearby.
Because of this fog is not uncommon, which is too bad because the
cliffs cannot always be seen. During the winter temperatures are not
too low. Dover gets few frosty days. Summers are not too warm; a
constant wind blows here. This makes it feel a little colder.
Climate information
The figures below are based on long term weather and climate records.
They are an average for Dover
average maximum
temperature (°C)
average
minimum
temperature (°C)
average
hours of sunshine
per day
average days with
precipitation
per month
average
mm precipitation
per month
average
sea
temperature (°C)
January
7
1
2
16
9
February
7
1
3
13
8
March
9
3
4
15
8
April
12
4
5
13
9
May
16
7
7
13
11
June
19
10
7
11
13
July
21
12
7
11
15
August
21
12
7
11
16
September
18
10
5
12
16
October
15
7
4
14
15
November
11
4
2
16
13
December
8
3
2
15
11
= 0-5 mm ●
= 6-30 mm ●
= 31-60 mm ●
= 61-100 mm ●
= 101-200 mm ●
=
over 200 mm = 0-0.2 inches ● = 0.2-1.2 inches ● = 1.2-2.4 inches ● = 2.5-4 inches ● = 4.1-8 inches ● = over 8 inches
More climate information
Climate figures are very useful but don’t present a general impression
of the climate and the eventual weather circumstances within a certain
period. The figures don’t always reflect the chance of wintry weather,
extreme heat or hurricanes. That is why we offer useful extra climate
information for each month of the year:
Disclaimer
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