Dorset Voyage Guide
Dorset travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time à visit, things à do and nearby places.
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Résumé
Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Sa population est d’environ 780.000.
Actuellement, il fait 10°C (51°F) in Dorset avec plutôt dégagé. La température ressentie est de 5°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 9°C à 12°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 98%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 5.8/10 – correct — adaptez vos activités à la météo.
La meilleure période pour visiter Dorset is mai, juin, juillet and août. Le climat est temperate. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 23°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 3°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 154 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and River Thames.
En termes simples. Today is slightly cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 12°C is 3.1°C below the 15°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 2 PM à 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 7.4/10. Rafales à 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.
Carte de Dorset
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Coordonnées: 50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445)
Météo à Dorset maintenant
Source : Open-Meteo. Mis à jour 6:00 AM, oct 25 heure locale.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 12° / 9°
Bruine légère · 98% rain · wind 35 km/h
☁️ 13° / 6°
Couvert · 17% rain · wind 22 km/h
Quick facts about Dorset
| Type | County |
|---|---|
| Region | England |
| Pays | Royaume-Uni |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordonnées | 50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445) |
| Population | 780.000 |
| Heure locale | 6:00 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | mai, juin, juillet and août |
| Climat | Temperate |
À faire in Dorset
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Dorset.
Meilleur moment pour visiter Dorset
Go in mai, juin, juillet and août. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What à pack, what à 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 tandis que gusts stay above 67 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Aéroports near Dorset
Closest airports avec IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 154 km | London |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 158 km | Sussex |
| Dublin Airport | DUB | 400 km | Dublin |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | CDG | 400 km | Paris |
| Paris Orly Airport | ORY | 406 km | Paris |
Explore Dorset
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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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 Europe.
What is the weather like in Dorset maintenant?
It is currently 10°C (51°F) avec plutôt dégagé. Humidité is 76% and wind is 27 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Dorset?
mai, juin, juillet and août offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. janvier, février and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dorset in?
Dorset observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The heure locale is 6:00 AM.
How many people live in Dorset?
Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.
What is the nearest airport à 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 à 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. |
|---|---|
| Carte tiles | OpenStreetCarte contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 octobre 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
