Dover in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dover in may 2025
The weather in Dover in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
32%
20%
12%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
32%
18%
10%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
27%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
52°F
34%
29%
18%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dover in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dover in may.
The climate of Dover in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Dover is rather dry (with 2.4in of rainfall over 4 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.8in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is fairly cool around this city the month of may, but it is endurable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 58°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Dover is 54°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Dover in may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2021.
In may in Dover, the days on average last 15:35. Sunrise is at 04:04 and sets at 19:39.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this locality in England.
Dover: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Dover. more information
May: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in may, there are destinations with better weather than Dover:
In may, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Southampton, Tunbridge Wells and Chester have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dover in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.54km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:04 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:39 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:35 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dover in may 2024:
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 58°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 63°F
56°F to 65°F
58°F to 68°F
58°F to 65°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
56°F to 63°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 65°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
56°F to 63°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Dover:
| Folkestone in may | tolerable weather |
| Canterbury in may | tolerable weather |
| Chilham in may | tolerable weather |
| Margate in may | tolerable weather |
| Maidstone in may | good weather |
| Hastings in may | tolerable weather |
| Southend-on-Sea in may | good weather |
| Tunbridge Wells in may | good weather |
| Eastbourne in may | tolerable weather |
| Colchester in may | good weather |
| Seven Sisters in may | tolerable weather |
| Ipswich in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Dover in may:
Weather data for Dover for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dover. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dover can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Dover.