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England · Ships call at Dover, England
Cool, the wettest month
Dover in October brings cooler conditions, with highs around 59°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 5 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Cool, the wettest month.
Crowds are moderate in October, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during October, with the date each one leaves port.
Canary Islands & Northern Lights Collectors' Voyage
HAL Cruises
Sails Oct 2, 2026
Canary Islands & Northern Lights Collectors' Voyage
HAL Cruises
Sails Oct 3, 2026
Westeuropa-Highlights von Warnemunde nach Mallorca
AIDA Cruises
Sails Oct 11, 2026
Arctic Journey & Northern Lights
HAL Cruises
Sails Oct 16, 2026
Von Kiel nach Barbados
AIDA Cruises
Sails Oct 25, 2026
Von Kiel in die Dominikanischen Republik
AIDA Cruises
Sails Oct 25, 2026
Ships dock at the Western Docks, which have two cruise terminals; Terminal 1 is in the old Dover Marine railway station. Dover town center is a 20 to 30 minute walk, and Dover Priory station is about 5 minutes by taxi. Gatwick is about 80 miles away and Heathrow about 104.
The average high temperature in Dover during October is 59°F, with a low of 53°F.
Dover typically sees 5 days of rain in October. Cool, the wettest month.
For a October cruise to Dover, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.