Dover in December
4.2out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 4°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
4°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
10Rainy days (112 mm)
8:49 hDaylight
07:15Sunrise · 16:04 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 4°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -3°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December 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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -7°C | 86 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | 2°C | -6°C | 81 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | 6°C | -2°C | 107 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.7 |
| April | 12°C | 4°C | 103 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 18°C | 9°C | 76 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 23°C | 14°C | 93 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 27°C | 18°C | 81 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 26°C | 17°C | 83 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 22°C | 13°C | 85 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 15°C | 7°C | 107 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| November | 9°C | 2°C | 90 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.7 |
| December | 4°C | -3°C | 112 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Dover in December?
Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about -3°C.
When is the best time to visit Dover?
The best months are September, August, June, July.