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Exploring Dover

The city of Dover has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Dover include:

• Missouri River
• Confederate Memorial State Historic Site
• Battle of Lexington State Historic Site
• Arcadian Moon Vineyards and Winery
• Carrollton Recreational Park
• Lake Mizzau
• Higginsville City Hall

When is the Best Time to Explore Dover?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Dover, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Dover are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are May and July, whereas January and December have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 12°C and at night it is -5°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 200 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 29°C during the day and 7°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 406 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 30°C and the night-time average is 16°C. Average precipitation for this season is 300 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 19°C and -2°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 213 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Dover is 1119 mm.