Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Dover, Delaware, United States in October
Weather score44Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
81mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
44
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°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
October20°C average high
October 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
October81mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Dover's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
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
October6.7 hours average sun
October sits close to Dover's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October18°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October44 weather score
October 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.
