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Dover

Dover · United Kingdom · 51.13, 1.31

Dover on England's southeast coast is known for its White Cliffs and Dover Castle. As Europe's largest ferry port and the closest crossing point to France, it is a historically important harbor.

Port highlights

About 32,000

Population

A mild oceanic climate. Summers are cool, winters are calm, and weather changes easily.

Climate

English

Language

British pound (GBP).

Currency

May to September

Best time to visit

Local food

Fish and chips, Sunday roast, cream tea, ale

Sights

Dover CastleWhite Cliffs (sheer white cliffs)Dover Wartime TunnelsSt. Margaret's BayDover Museum

Monthly average high / low temperatures

8°

2°Jan

8°

2°Feb

11°

4°Mar

13°

6°Apr

16°

9°May

20°

11°Jun

22°

14°Jul

22°

14°Aug

19°

12°Sep

15°

9°Oct

11°

6°Nov

8°

3°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: MANSTON · about 24.3 km from port · elevation difference about 44 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)224 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

£1.03

Water 500 ml

£3.55

Coffee

£9.95

Inexpensive meal

£6.90

Local beer

£5.49

Big Mac

Prices from nearby London (about 100 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)