Best time to visit Dover, NJ

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

The most comfortable travel window in Dover runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
37.6°F
Low
20.6°F
Precip
3.73 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 22m

February Cold
High
40.0°F
Low
21.8°F
Precip
2.79 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 26m

March Cool
High
48.4°F
Low
28.7°F
Precip
4.16 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
61.1°F
Low
39.1°F
Precip
3.63 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 6m

May Good
High
71.0°F
Low
49.3°F
Precip
3.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 17m

June Good
High
80.7°F
Low
58.8°F
Precip
4.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 53m

July Good
High
85.4°F
Low
64.0°F
Precip
4.70 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 40m

August Good
High
83.6°F
Low
62.1°F
Precip
3.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 38m

September Good
High
76.5°F
Low
54.4°F
Precip
4.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Good
High
64.1°F
Low
42.4°F
Precip
4.54 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 53m

November Cool
High
52.6°F
Low
33.1°F
Precip
4.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 40m

December Cold
High
42.4°F
Low
26.2°F
Precip
4.36 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 5m

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