Dover's winters are typically mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing and occasionally rising into double digits. As spring approaches, temperatures gradually increase, with March often seeing the first warmth of the year, reaching up to 23°C on occasion. Summer is generally pleasant, with July and August being the warmest months, though highs rarely exceed 27°C. Autumn brings a return to cooler conditions, with October and November experiencing some chillier spells, but temperatures remain relatively stable overall. In winter, Dover's temperatures can fluctuate significantly between cold snaps and milder periods, never truly settling into prolonged periods of extreme cold.