Best time to swim in Dover in England Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in Dover in England? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in Dover and be able to swim without catching cold? This month, or a different one? The answer is on this page, with the sea water temperature by month in Dover, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in Dover: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in Dover in England? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' data) and our opinion on swimming in the table below. For more information on the sea temperature of a specific month, click on the month's name in the table.

Month Sea temperature
January 47°F (min: 44°F/max: 50°F)
February 47°F (min: 43°F/max: 51°F)
March 46°F (min: 43°F/max: 50°F)
April 49°F (min: 46°F/max: 52°F)
May 54°F (min: 51°F/max: 56°F)
June 58°F (min: 55°F/max: 61°F)
July 61°F (min: 59°F/max: 63°F)
August 64°F (min: 62°F/max: 66°F)
September 64°F (min: 62°F/max: 67°F)
October 62°F (min: 59°F/max: 64°F)
November 58°F (min: 55°F/max: 61°F)
December 53°F (min: 49°F/max: 57°F)

Water temperature variation in Dover throughout the year

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