Dorset المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Dorset: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Dorset month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 8° | 3° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| فبراير | 10° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| مارس | 11° | 5° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| أبريل | 14° | 6° | 64 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ماي | 18° | 10° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يونيو | 20° | 12° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يوليو | 23° | 14° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أغسطس | 21° | 13° | 41 mm | ★★★★★ |
| سبتمبر | 18° | 12° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أكتوبر | 15° | 10° | 147 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| نوفمبر | 11° | 6° | 125 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | 10° | 6° | 142 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
المناخ type: Temperate. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Dorset
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Dorset compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Dorset.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 57 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 934 mm |
| Stonehenge | 60 km | 11°C | about the same | 931 mm |
| Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | 60 km | 11°C | about the same | 931 mm |
| Bath | 70 km | 11°C | about the same | 1000 mm |
| Bristol | 80 km | 12°C | about the same | 1062 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة Dorset
Go in يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Dorset
Today is slightly warmer than average for أغسطس. The forecast high of 24°C is 3.3°C above the 21°C typical for this month.
A 51% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in يونيو و أغسطس.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 13°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- الأحدglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. يبلغ عدد سكانها نحو 780.000.
درجة الحرارة الآن 16°C (60°F) in Dorset مع غائم. المحسوسة 14°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 15°C و 24°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 51%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - ظروف جيدة.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Dorset is يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس. المناخ temperate. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر tend و be the least comfortable months. يوليو is the warmest month مع average highs near 23°C, while يناير is the coldest مع lows near 3°C.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 154 km away. Nearby highlights include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and River Thames.
باختصار. Today is slightly warmer than average for أغسطس. The forecast high of 24°C is 3.3°C above the 21°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 10 AM و 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Dorset
| النوع | County |
|---|---|
| Region | England |
| الدولة | المملكة المتحدة |
| القارة | أوروبا |
| الإحداثيات | 50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445) |
| السكان | 780.000 |
| التوقيت المحلي | 3:28 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس |
| المناخ | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dorset?
Dorset is a county in England. Its coordinates are 50.7488, -2.3445. It lies in أوروبا.
What is the weather like in Dorset الآن?
It is currently 16°C (60°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 76% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Dorset?
يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dorset in?
Dorset observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:28 AM.
How many people live in Dorset?
Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.
What is the nearest airport و Dorset?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 154 km away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 158 km away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 400 km away.
What are the top things و do in Dorset?
Popular options include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, British Museum and Tower of London.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أغسطس 25, 2026 at 3:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
