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Dover

Dover is a village in Tasmania, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 923 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now23°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population923
Local time11:40
43.31° S, 147.01° EElevation 29 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code7117
The year in Doverweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec38October
October: high / low13° / 9°
Rain this month94mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Dover at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in February

Coolest month7°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthOctober

94 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

58 mm of rain

Warmest sea16°C

February

Monuments nearby1+

within 22 km

Weather in Dover

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
23°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct26°16°2.4 mm
Sat24 Oct20°12°1.4 mm
Sun25 Oct11°7°15.6 mm
Mon26 Oct10°4°2.6 mm
Tue27 Oct12°5°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°10°1 mm
Thu29 Oct15°10°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°11°
Sat31 Oct17°11°7.3 mm
Sun1 Nov16°12°4.4 mm

When to go to Dover

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score737466574731332934384755
High17°18°17°15°13°11°11°12°12°13°15°16°
Low13°13°12°11°9°8°7°8°8°9°10°11°
Rain (mm)6258707069929111096947577
Wet days8899912111414151312
Sea16°16°16°15°14°13°13°12°12°12°13°14°

What's on in Dover

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Dover

All monuments

More museums: Cape Bruny Light Station · Dover Museum and Art Gallery

Outdoors around Dover

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Dover Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.7 km
Dover Golf CourseGolf courses
2.3 km
Southport Hotel Caravan ParkCamp sites
13 km

Nature around Dover

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Dover

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Dover

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Dover from above

Postal code

7117

Getting to Dover

Hobart International AirportHBA
67 km
Launceston AirportLST
197 km
Devonport AirportDPO
243 km
Bruny Island Ferry - KetteringRoberts Point Ferry Terminal
29 km
Roberts Point Ferry TerminalBruny Island Ferry - Kettering
29 km

Places near Dover

Places with a climate like Dover

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dover?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dover.
What is the hottest month in Dover?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Dover?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dover?
October is the wettest month with about 94 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Dover?
The sea is warmest in February at about 16°C and coolest in September at about 12°C.
What is the postal code of Dover?
The postal code of Dover is 7117.