Best time to visit Dover, NC

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Dover runs from March through May — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
54.0°F
Low
31.1°F
Precip
3.69 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 52m

February Cool
High
57.0°F
Low
32.6°F
Precip
3.17 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 43m

March Good
High
64.2°F
Low
38.4°F
Precip
3.71 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Good
High
73.7°F
Low
47.1°F
Precip
3.55 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 54m

May Good
High
80.6°F
Low
57.0°F
Precip
3.79 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 51m

June Wet
High
87.2°F
Low
65.7°F
Precip
5.44 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

July Wet
High
90.0°F
Low
69.5°F
Precip
6.60 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 9m

August Wet
High
88.2°F
Low
67.6°F
Precip
6.12 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 20m

September Wet
High
83.4°F
Low
62.1°F
Precip
5.91 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
74.7°F
Low
49.6°F
Precip
4.06 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 5m

November Good
High
64.6°F
Low
39.4°F
Precip
3.44 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 7m

December Cool
High
56.7°F
Low
33.9°F
Precip
3.55 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 38m

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