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Exploring Dover

The city of Dover has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Dover include:

• Bureau County Fairgrounds
• Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
• Spring Creek Golf Course
• Mendota Golf Club

When is the Best Time to Explore Dover?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Dover, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Dover are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are May and June, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 9°C and at night it is -9°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 200 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 26°C during the day and 5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 416 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 28°C and the night-time average is 14°C. Average precipitation for this season is 266 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 17°C and -4°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 226 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Dover is 1109 mm.