Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Dover, Delaware, United States in April
Weather score35Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
88mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
35
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dover, Delaware, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April18°C average high
April is close to Dover's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April88mm average rain
April sits near Dover's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to July and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April7.8 hours average sun
April is brighter than Dover's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April10°C average sea
April is below Dover's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April35 weather score
April scores below Dover's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
