England, UK
Dover cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Dover in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 70°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 46°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 30%fewest rain days (June)
- 50%most rain days (December)
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Weather in Dover by month
Average highs run from 46°F (8°C) in January to 70°F (21°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in June and the most in December. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46 / 37°F8 / 3°C | 39% | 18 mph30 km/h | 47°F9°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| February | 48 / 40°F9 / 5°C | 41% | 19 mph31 km/h | 47°F8°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| March | 50 / 42°F10 / 5°C | 43% | 16 mph26 km/h | 47°F9°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| April | 54 / 44°F12 / 7°C | 44% | 16 mph27 km/h | 51°F10°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| May | 60 / 50°F16 / 10°C | 37% | 15 mph24 km/h | 55°F13°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| June | 66 / 55°F19 / 13°C | 30% | 15 mph24 km/h | 60°F16°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| July | 69 / 59°F21 / 15°C | 41% | 15 mph24 km/h | 64°F18°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| August | 70 / 60°F21 / 15°C | 31% | 15 mph24 km/h | 66°F19°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| September | 66 / 56°F19 / 14°C | 40% | 16 mph26 km/h | 65°F18°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| October | 61 / 52°F16 / 11°C | 44% | 18 mph29 km/h | 62°F17°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| November | 52 / 45°F11 / 7°C | 42% | 18 mph30 km/h | 57°F14°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| December | 48 / 41°F9 / 5°C | 50% | 19 mph31 km/h | 51°F11°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Dover
5 ships from 4 cruise lines are scheduled here, 8 visits in total. The next 8:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 142026 | AIDAmarAIDA Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Warnemunde |
| Fri, Oct 162026 | Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line | Ends here | 14 nights from Dover |
| Fri, Oct 162026 | Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line | Departs | 15 nights from Dover |
| Wed, Oct 282026 | AIDAbellaAIDA Cruises | Calls | 21 nights from Kiel |
| Tue, Nov 102026 | Costa FavolosaCosta Cruises | Calls | 17 nights from Hamburg |
| Sat, Dec 52026 | Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line | Calls | 29 nights from Rotterdam (Amsterdam) |
| Mon, May 172027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
| Wed, May 192027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
Ships that visit Dover
- Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line
- Viking SkyViking
- AIDAbellaAIDA Cruises
- AIDAmarAIDA Cruises
- Costa FavolosaCosta Cruises
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.