Dorset Климат and Average Време
Климат of Dorset: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Климат in Dorset month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Месец | Avg high | Avg low | Дъждfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| януари | 8° | 3° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| февруари | 10° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| март | 11° | 5° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| април | 14° | 6° | 64 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| май | 18° | 10° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| юни | 20° | 12° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| юли | 23° | 14° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| август | 22° | 14° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| септември | 18° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| октомври | 15° | 10° | 147 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ноември | 11° | 6° | 125 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| декември | 10° | 6° | 142 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Климат type: Temperate. Източник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Dorset
Високоest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Dorset compares с 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 | 911 mm |
| Stonehenge | 60 km | 11°C | about the same | 912 mm |
| Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | 60 km | 11°C | about the same | 912 mm |
| Bath | 70 km | 11°C | about the same | 987 mm |
| Bristol | 80 km | 12°C | about the same | 1038 mm |
Най-добро време за посещение Dorset
Go in май, юни, юли and август. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: януари, февруари and декември - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Dorset
Today is slightly cooler than average for октомври. The forecast high of 12°C is 3.1°C below the 15°C typical for this month.
A 98% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Пориви до 67 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in юни до август.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 13°C.
What до pack, what до skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 67 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid януари, февруари and декември - historically the least comfortable months here.
Обобщение
Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Населението е около 780.000.
В момента е 10°C (51°F) in Dorset с Предимно ясно. Усеща се като 5°C. Днес температурите са от 9°C до 12°C. Вероятността за валежи е 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.8/10 - Приемливо — планирайте според времето.
Най-доброто време за посещение на Dorset is май, юни, юли and август. Климатът е temperate. януари, февруари and декември tend до be the least comfortable months. юли is the warmest month с average highs near 23°C, while януари is the coldest с 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.
Накратко. Today is slightly cooler than average for октомври. The forecast high of 12°C is 3.1°C below the 15°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 2 PM до 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 7.4/10. Пориви до 67 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Dorset
| Тип | County |
|---|---|
| Region | England |
| Държава | Обединеното кралство |
| Континент | Европа |
| Координати | 50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445) |
| Население | 780.000 |
| Местно време | 7:32 PM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | май, юни, юли and август |
| Климат | 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 Европа.
What is the weather like in Dorset в момента?
It is currently 10°C (51°F) с Предимно ясно. Влажност is 76% and wind is 27 km/h.
When is the best time до visit Dorset?
май, юни, юли and август offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. януари, февруари and декември 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 7:32 PM.
How many people live in Dorset?
Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.
What is the nearest airport до 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 до 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. |
|---|---|
| Прогноза and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Качество на въздуха and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Климат 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 октомври 26, 2026 at 7:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
