County in England

Dorset 기후 and Average 날씨

기후 of Dorset: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☀️ 13°C now🕔 5:56 PM local📅 Best: 5월, 6월, 7월 and 8월👥 780.000

기후 in Dorset month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
월Avg highAvg low비fallRating
1월8°3°158 mm★★☆☆☆
2월10°5°157 mm★★☆☆☆
3월11°5°74 mm★★★☆☆
4월14°6°64 mm★★★★☆
5월18°10°73 mm★★★★☆
6월20°12°56 mm★★★★☆
7월23°14°57 mm★★★★☆
8월22°14°54 mm★★★★☆
9월18°11°88 mm★★★★☆
10월15°10°147 mm★★★☆☆
11월11°6°125 mm★★★☆☆
12월10°6°142 mm★★☆☆☆

기후 type: Temperate. 출처: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Dorset

높음est and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day34°C6월 24, 2026
Coldest night-5°C1월 18, 2024
Wettest day46 mm9월 5, 2024

How Dorset compares이며 nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Dorset.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Somerset57 km12°C+1°C warmer911 mm
Stonehenge60 km11°Cabout the same912 mm
Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites60 km11°Cabout the same912 mm
Bath70 km11°Cabout the same987 mm
Bristol80 km12°Cabout the same1038 mm

방문하기 좋은 시기 Dorset

Go in 5월, 6월, 7월 and 8월. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 1월, 2월 and 12월 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

1월★★☆☆☆
2월★★☆☆☆
3월★★★☆☆
4월★★★★☆
5월★★★★☆
6월★★★★☆
7월★★★★☆
8월★★★★☆
9월★★★★☆
10월★★★☆☆
11월★★★☆☆
12월★★☆☆☆

What this means for Dorset

Compared이며 normal

Today is about average for 10월. The forecast high of 16°C is in line이며 the 15°C typical for this month.

비 chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

여행 and driving

돌풍에서 68 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 6월에서 8월.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 13°C.

What에서 pack, what에서 skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 68 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 1월, 2월 and 12월 - historically the least comfortable months here.

요약

Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. 인구는 약 780.000.

현재 기온은 13°C (55°F) in Dorset이며 맑음. 체감온도는 10°C. 오늘 기온은 8°C에서 16°C. 강수 확률은 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - 보통 — 날씨에 맞춰 계획하세요.

방문하기 가장 좋은 시기는 Dorset is 5월, 6월, 7월 and 8월. 기후는 temperate. 1월, 2월 and 12월 tend에서 be the least comfortable months. 7월 is the warmest month이며 average highs near 23°C, while 1월 is the coldest이며 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.

쉽게 말하면. Today is about average for 10월. The forecast high of 16°C is in line이며 the 15°C typical for this month. The best window에서 be outside is roughly 12 PM에서 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 7.8/10. 돌풍에서 68 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

유형County
RegionEngland
국가영국
대륙유럽
좌표50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445)
인구780.000
현지 시간5:56 PM (UTC+00:00)
Best months5월, 6월, 7월 and 8월
기후Temperate

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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 유럽.

What is the weather like in Dorset 현재?

It is currently 13°C (55°F)이며 맑음. 습도 is 79% and wind is 21 km/h.

When is the best time에서 visit Dorset?

5월, 6월, 7월 and 8월 offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. 1월, 2월 and 12월 are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Dorset in?

Dorset observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 5:56 PM.

How many people live in Dorset?

Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.

What is the nearest airport에서 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 things에서 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.
예보 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
대기질 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
기후 averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 10월 27, 2026 at 5:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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