When to go · Dover, Delaware
Dover, Delaware, month by month
The best months for Dover, Delaware: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.7 °C / -2 °C, 8 rain days45 °F / 28 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).9 °C / -2 °C, 8 rain days48 °F / 28 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.13 °C / 2 °C, 9 rain days55 °F / 36 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Dover, Delaware's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 7 °C, 9 rain days66 °F / 45 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Dover, Delaware's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 12 °C, 10 rain days75 °F / 54 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Dover, Delaware's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.28 °C / 18 °C, 10 rain days82 °F / 64 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), late Aug–Oct (hurricane remnants).31 °C / 21 °C, 10 rain days88 °F / 70 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), late Aug–Oct (hurricane remnants).30 °C / 19 °C, 10 rain days86 °F / 66 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Dover, Delaware's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.26 °C / 16 °C, 9 rain days79 °F / 61 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Dover, Delaware's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.21 °C / 10 °C, 9 rain days70 °F / 50 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.14 °C / 4 °C, 8 rain days57 °F / 39 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.9 °C / 0 °C, 9 rain days48 °F / 32 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday