Dorset Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Dorset: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Dorset month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 8° | 3° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 10° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marts | 11° | 5° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 14° | 6° | 64 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maj | 18° | 10° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 20° | 12° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 23° | 14° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 21° | 13° | 41 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 18° | 12° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 15° | 10° | 147 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 11° | 6° | 125 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 10° | 6° | 142 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Dorset
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Dorset compares med 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 |
Bedste rejsetid Dorset
Go in juni, juli and august. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Dorset
Today is about average for august. The forecast high of 21°C is in line med the 21°C typical for this month.
A 18% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni og august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 13°C.
What og pack, what og skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 14°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Der bor omkring 780.000.
Lige nu er det 10°C (49°F) in Dorset med mest klart. Det føles som 8°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 9°C og 21°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 18%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - fremragende — tag af sted nu.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Dorset is juni, juli and august. Klimaet er temperate. januar, februar and december tend og be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 23°C, while januar is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is about average for august. The forecast high of 21°C is in line med the 21°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 10 AM og 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 9.9/10. 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
| Type | County |
|---|---|
| Region | England |
| Land | Storbritannien |
| Kontinent | Europa |
| Koordinater | 50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445) |
| Befolkning | 780.000 |
| Lokal tid | 4:57 PM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli and august |
| Klima | 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 Europa.
What is the weather like in Dorset lige nu?
It is currently 10°C (49°F) med mest klart. Luftfugtighed is 85% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Dorset?
juni, juli and august offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. januar, februar and december 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 4:57 PM.
How many people live in Dorset?
Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.
What is the nearest airport og 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 og 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 august 23, 2026 at 4:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
