Dover in April

6.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 12°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

12°CAvg high
4°CAvg low
11Rainy days (103 mm)
13:12 hDaylight
06:08Sunrise · 19:20 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 12°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in April is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

1° -7° J 2° -6° F 6° -2° M 12° 4° A 18° 9° M 23° 14° J 27° 18° J 26° 17° A 22° 13° S 15° 7° O 9° 2° N 4° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 1°C-7°C86 mm 9– – 3.8
February 2°C-6°C81 mm 9– – 4.1
March 6°C-2°C107 mm 10– – 4.7
April 12°C4°C103 mm 11– – 6.0
May 18°C9°C76 mm 11– – 7.1
June 23°C14°C93 mm 11– – 7.6
July 27°C18°C81 mm 11– – 7.6
August 26°C17°C83 mm 9– – 7.8
September 22°C13°C85 mm 9– – 7.9
October 15°C7°C107 mm 10– – 6.6
November 9°C2°C90 mm 9– – 5.7
December 4°C-3°C112 mm 10– – 4.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Dover in April?

Daytime highs average 12°C and nights about 4°C.

When is the best time to visit Dover?

The best months are September, August, June, July.