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The first lighthouse to use an electric light A landmark of the White Cliffs, the Victorian lighthouse was built to warn mariners of shifting sands and guide them through the Strait of Dover. A place of innovation and science, the lighthouse was the first to display an electric light anywhere in the world. Today you can still enjoy views of the channel to the French coast by climbing all the way to the top. See what it was like to work here and wha...
Our 7 day weather forecast for Dover updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Friday 19th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:50 and will set at 19:58. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 11°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It could be quite a gusty day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 48mph.
On Saturday 20th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:48 and will set at 20:00. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 6.4°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It could be quite a gusty day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 39mph.
On Sunday 21st April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:46 and will set at 20:01. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 7.4°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It could be quite a gusty day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 34mph.
On Monday 22nd April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:44 and will set at 20:03. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 9.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 29mph.
On Tuesday 23rd April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:42 and will set at 20:05. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 8.8°C. Some moderate to heavy rain is expected, 5mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 22mph.
On Wednesday 24th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:40 and will set at 20:06. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 11.5°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 28mph.
On Thursday 25th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:38 and will set at 20:08. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 6.3°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 27mph.
Our weather forecast for Dover is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
St Margaret's Bay
Dover
Kent
CT15 6HP
01304 852463
The first lighthouse to use an electric light
A landmark of the White Cliffs, the Victorian lighthouse was built to warn mariners of shifting sands and guide them through the Strait of Dover. A place of innovation and science, the lighthouse was the first to display an electric light anywhere in the world.
Today you can still enjoy views of the channel to the French coast by climbing all the way to the top. See what it was like to work here and what a lighthouse keeper did while on duty. Wave to ships in the channel and watch the Victorian clockwork mechanism that made the lighthouse flash.
Or for a more relaxing time just borrow a kite from us or play one of our games on the lawn. You can step back in time at Mrs Knott’s Tea-room, in the former lighthouse keeper’s cottage, and remember another world of bone china and proper leaf tea, just as it used to be.