Dorset Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Dorset: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Dorset month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 8° | 3° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 10° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 11° | 5° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 14° | 6° | 64 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 18° | 10° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 20° | 12° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 23° | 14° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 22° | 14° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 18° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 15° | 10° | 147 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 11° | 6° | 125 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 10° | 6° | 142 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Dorset
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Dorset compares met 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 reistijd Dorset
Go in mei, juni, juli and augustus. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – 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 en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 13°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Er wonen ongeveer 780.000.
Op dit moment is het 12°C (53°F) in Dorset met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 11°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 10°C en 19°C. De kans op neerslag is 17%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.7/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Dorset is mei, juni, juli and augustus. Het klimaat is temperate. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 23°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 3°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 154 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and River Thames.
Kort gezegd. 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 en be outside is roughly 2 PM en 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
| Type | County |
|---|---|
| Region | England |
| Land | Verenigd Koninkrijk |
| Continent | Europa |
| Coördinaten | 50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445) |
| Bevolking | 780.000 |
| Lokale tijd | 3:29 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Beste maanden | mei, juni, juli and augustus |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
Weer map for Dorset
Animated model layers. Pick a layer en load it.
Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Explore Dorset
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Klimaat for related places
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 nu?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 99% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Dorset?
mei, juni, juli and augustus offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dorset in?
Dorset observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The lokale tijd is 3:29 AM.
How many people live in Dorset?
Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.
What is the nearest airport en 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 en 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.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 3:29 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
