Dorset Klima and Average Vær
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.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 8° | 3° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 10° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 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 | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 10° | 6° | 142 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Dorset
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Dorset compares med 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 tid å besøke 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 desember - 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 20°C is 4.9°C above the 15°C typical for this month.
A 87% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 13°C.
What til pack, what til 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 desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Befolkningen er rundt 780.000.
Akkurat nå er det 17°C (63°F) in Dorset med overskyet. Det føles som 16°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 14°C til 20°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 87%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Dorset is mai, juni, juli and august. Klimaet er temperate. januar, februar and desember tend til 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 warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is 4.9°C above the 15°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 2 PM til 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 9.1/10. 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
| Type | County |
|---|---|
| Region | England |
| Land | Storbritannia |
| Kontinent | Europa |
| Koordinater | 50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445) |
| Befolkning | 780.000 |
| Lokal tid | 12:09 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | 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 akkurat nå?
It is currently 17°C (63°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 83% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Dorset?
mai, juni, juli and august offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. januar, februar and desember 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 12:09 AM.
How many people live in Dorset?
Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.
What is the nearest airport til 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 til 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet 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 1, 2026 at 12:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
