Climate almanac

Dover

Delaware, United States · 39.16°, -75.52°

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What is the climate like in Dover?

The best time to visit Dover is typically September – October, with trip comfort peaking in September (6.5/10). Dover is warmest in July, when daily highs average 87°F (30°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 32°F (0°C). The wettest month is typically July and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 48 in (1223 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitSeptember – October — comfort peaks in September (6.5/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 87°F (30°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 32°F (0°C)
  • Wettest monthJuly (5.8 in (148 mm))
  • Driest monthNovember (2.6 in (67 mm))
  • Annual precipitation48 in (1223 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromDover, 2 km away (1893-2026)