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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Delaware. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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When is the best time to visit Delaware?

The best time to visit Delaware (Dover) is May, June and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 41°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Delaware (Dover)41
    Jan
  • 45°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Delaware (Dover)45
    Feb
  • 55°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Delaware (Dover)55
    Mar
  • 64°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Delaware (Dover)64
    Apr
  • 75°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Delaware (Dover)75
    May
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Delaware (Dover)84
    Jun
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Delaware (Dover)88
    Jul
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Delaware (Dover)86
    Aug
  • 81°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Delaware (Dover)81
    Sep
  • 70°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Delaware (Dover)70
    Oct
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Delaware (Dover)59
    Nov
  • 46°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Delaware (Dover)46
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Delaware?

The hottest time of year in Dover, Delaware is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 88°F with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Delaware?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Dover, Delaware with 4.3 inches on average. There are normally 10 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Delaware?

The sunniest time of year in Dover, Delaware is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 63% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Delaware (Dover) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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