County in England

Things og Do in Dorset

Top things og do in Dorset: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, med maps and live weather.

☁️ 9°C now🕔 8:19 PM local📅 Best: maj, juni, juli and august👥 780.000

Ting at lave in Dorset

Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Dorset.

Kort over Dorset

Interactive map med nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Koordinater: 50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445)

Vejret i Dorset lige nu

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9°C
Overskyet · feels like 6°C
Luftfugtighed86%
Vind13 km/h W
Vindstød25 km/h
UV-indeks0 · Lav
Skydække100%
Tryk1008 hPa
SigtbarhedExcellent · 33 km
Luftkvalitet32 · Good
Solopgang7:47 AM
Solnedgang5:59 PM
Måne🌔 Waxing gibbous · 95%

Open-Meteo Updated 8:19 PM, okt 24 local time.

⚠️lør, okt 24: heavy rain, 26 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️lør, okt 24: damaging gusts og 81 km/h.
⚠️søn, okt 25: damaging gusts og 64 km/h.
⚠️man, okt 26: damaging gusts og 73 km/h.
⚠️tir, okt 27: damaging gusts og 79 km/h.

Bedste rejsetid Dorset

Go in maj, 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.

januar★★☆☆☆
februar★★☆☆☆
marts★★★☆☆
april★★★★☆
maj★★★★☆
juni★★★★☆
juli★★★★☆
august★★★★☆
september★★★★☆
oktober★★★☆☆
november★★★☆☆
december★★☆☆☆

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 9°C (48°F) in Dorset med overskyet. Det føles som 6°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 8°C og 16°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - rimelige — planlæg efter vejret.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Dorset is maj, 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 oktober. The forecast high of 16°C is in line med the 15°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 7 AM og 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 9.2/10. Vindstød og 81 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.

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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 9°C (48°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 86% and wind is 13 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Dorset?

maj, 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 8:19 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kort tilesOpenStreetKort contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 oktober 24, 2026 at 8:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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