Climate of Dover, Delaware, USA
Point-value climate at Dover (Delaware, United States of America). Population approximately 76,039.
Located in Delaware, United States of America, Dover has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 76,039. Monthly average temperatures range from 0.9°C / 33.6°F in January to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in July, with rainfall varying from 75 mm / 3 in (February) to 109 mm / 4.3 in (July) — about 1140 mm / 44.9 in across the year. Dover is the capital of Delaware. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dover's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.9°C33.6°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Snowy |
| February | 2.2°C36°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| March | 6.8°C44.2°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| April | 12°C53.6°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| May | 17.6°C63.7°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| June | 22.5°C72.5°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| July | 25.2°C77.4°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| August | 24.3°C75.7°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| September | 20.6°C69.1°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| October | 14.3°C57.7°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 8.9°C48°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| December | 3.7°C38.7°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dover?
Dover does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Dover's warmest month is July at an average of 25.2°C / 77.4°F, and its driest month is February with about 75 mm / 3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Dover?
Dover, in Delaware, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.9°C / 33.6°F in January to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1140 mm / 44.9 in, with the wettest month being July (109 mm / 4.3 in) and the driest February (75 mm / 3 in).
What is the average temperature in Dover in July?
The average temperature in Dover in July is 25.2°C / 77.4°F, with rainfall of about 109 mm / 4.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Dover?
The driest month in Dover is February, with about 75 mm / 3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 2.2°C / 36°F.
When is the wettest month in Dover?
The wettest month in Dover is July, with approximately 109 mm / 4.3 in of average monthly rainfall.