January is a very cold time for sunbathing in Dover, and not recommended. January is too cold for swimming in Dover for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Dover in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
The average maximum temperature in Dover in January is 8°. The average maximum temperature is 8° in the previous month and 8° in the next month.
The average temperature in Dover in January is 6°. The average temperature ranges is 6° in the previous month and 6° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Dover in January is 4°. The minimum temperature is 4° in the previous month and 4° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Dover in January are 8.4 and there are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Dover in January is typically 0.7 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Dover in January is 8.1° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.
The average maximum wind speed in Dover in January is typically 35kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 34kmh in the previous month and 33kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Dover in January is typically 25kmh. The average wind speed is 24kmh in the previous month and 24kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Dover in January is from the West-Southwest.
