Weather in Dover in may 2024

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

Clear/Sunny

32%

Cloudy

20%

Moderate rain at times

12%

Weather at 12pm
56°F

Partly Cloudy

32%

Cloudy

18%

Moderate rain at times

10%

Weather at 6pm
56°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Moderate rain at times

16%

Cloudy

14%

Weather at 3am
52°F

Clear/Sunny

34%

Partly Cloudy

29%

Cloudy

18%

Moderate rain at times

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.

more information about England's weather in may



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 2023:

01-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 63°F
02-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
45°F to 52°F
03-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 54°F
04-05-2023
Overcast
49°F to 65°F
05-05-2023
Cloudy
52°F to 63°F
06-05-2023
Overcast
54°F to 56°F
07-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 67°F
08-05-2023
Cloudy
54°F to 63°F
09-05-2023
Overcast
54°F to 61°F
10-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 59°F
11-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 59°F
12-05-2023
Light rain
50°F to 54°F
13-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 59°F
14-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 63°F
15-05-2023
Light rain shower
49°F to 54°F
16-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
47°F to 59°F
17-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 58°F
18-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
50°F to 61°F
19-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 59°F
20-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 58°F
21-05-2023
Overcast
54°F to 59°F
22-05-2023
Overcast
52°F to 61°F
23-05-2023
Cloudy
52°F to 58°F
24-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 61°F
25-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 61°F
26-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 61°F
27-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 61°F
28-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 65°F
29-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
52°F to 56°F
30-05-2023
Cloudy
52°F to 58°F
31-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 65°F

Map: other cities in England in may

Cities near Dover:

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Tunbridge Wells in maygood weather
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England in may: See full list of cities

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.


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