October is a cold time for sunbathing in Dover and not really recommended. October 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 October.
The average maximum temperature in Dover in October is 16°. The average maximum temperature is 19° in the previous month and 11° in the next month.
The average temperature in Dover in October is 13°. The average temperature ranges is 16° in the previous month and 9° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Dover in October is 11°. The minimum temperature is 14° in the previous month and 8° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Dover in October are 10.7 and there are 3.8 hours of sunshine per day on average during October making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Dover in October is typically 2.1 during October. 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 October is 15.3° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.
The average maximum wind speed in Dover in October is typically 32kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 32kmh in the previous month and 34kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Dover in October is typically 23kmh. The average wind speed is 22kmh in the previous month and 23kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Dover in October is from the South West.
