WinterOff season ~36°F highs

Things to do in Dover in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Dover, with average highs around 36°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

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Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

Woodburn: Governor's House

"Tours of Woodburn are available by appointment Monday through Friday, as the schedule allows. On the First Saturday of each month, Delaware’s First State Heritage Park hosts public tours of Woodburn from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. No reservations are necessar

2Indoor escape

The Old State House

museum

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Dover in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Dover?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Dover, with average highs around 36°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Dover in January?

Average daytime highs are around 36°F, compared with 85°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Dover in January?

Top picks for January: Woodburn: Governor's House, The Old State House, Air Mobility Command Museum, Johnson Victrola Museum, Biggs Museum of American Art.