Dorset Klima and Average Wetter
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.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 8° | 3° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Februar | 10° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| März | 11° | 5° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 14° | 6° | 64 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Mai | 18° | 10° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juni | 20° | 12° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juli | 23° | 14° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 22° | 14° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 18° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Oktober | 15° | 10° | 147 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 11° | 6° | 125 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | 10° | 6° | 142 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Dorset
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Dorset compares mit 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 |
Beste Reisezeit Dorset
Go in Mai, Juni, Juli and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Januar, Februar and Dezember – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Dorset
Today is warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 19°C is 4.3°C above the 15°C typical for this month.
A 17% 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 und August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 13°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 780.000.
Aktuell sind es 12°C (53°F) in Dorset mit klar. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 11°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 10°C und 19°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 17%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 8.7/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für Dorset is Mai, Juni, Juli and August. Das Klima ist temperate. Januar, Februar and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Juli ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 23°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 3°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 154 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and River Thames.
Kurz gesagt. Today is warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 19°C is 4.3°C above the 15°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 2 PM und 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 9.3/10. 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
| Typ | County |
|---|---|
| Region | England |
| Land | Vereinigtes Königreich |
| Kontinent | Europa |
| Koordinaten | 50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445) |
| Bevölkerung | 780.000 |
| Ortszeit | 3:21 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Beste Monate | Mai, 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 jetzt?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) mit klar. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 99% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Dorset?
Mai, Juni, Juli and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. Januar, Februar and Dezember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dorset in?
Dorset observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The Ortszeit is 3:21 AM.
How many people live in Dorset?
Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.
What is the nearest airport und 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 und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 Oktober 6, 2026 at 3:21 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
