Dorset Clima and Average Tempo
Clima of Dorset: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Dorset month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | 8° | 3° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fevereiro | 10° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| março | 11° | 5° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 14° | 6° | 64 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 18° | 10° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junho | 20° | 12° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julho | 23° | 14° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 22° | 14° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| setembro | 18° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| outubro | 15° | 10° | 147 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| novembro | 11° | 6° | 125 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dezembro | 10° | 6° | 142 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Dorset
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Dorset compares com 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 |
Melhor época para visitar Dorset
Go in mai, junho, julho and agosto. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Dorset
Today is about average for outubro. The forecast high of 16°C is in line com the 15°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 26 mm is forecast, which is enough a soak trails and slow traffic.
Rajadas a 81 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junho a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 13°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A packable rain shell – 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints enquanto gusts stay above 81 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Tem uma população de cerca de 780.000.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 9°C (48°F) in Dorset com encoberto. A sensação térmica é de 6°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 8°C a 16°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 100%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 6/10 – razoável — planeie conforme o tempo.
A melhor época para visitar Dorset is mai, junho, julho and agosto. O clima é temperate. janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. julho é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 23°C, enquanto janeiro é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de 3°C.
O principal aeroporto mais próximo é London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 154 km away. Entre os destaques próximos estão Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and River Thames.
Em termos simples. Today is about average for outubro. The forecast high of 16°C is in line com the 15°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 9.2/10. Rajadas a 81 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
| Tipo | County |
|---|---|
| Region | England |
| País | Reino Unido |
| Continente | Europa |
| Coordenadas | 50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445) |
| População | 780.000 |
| Hora local | 7:42 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Melhores meses | mai, junho, julho and agosto |
| Clima | 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 agora?
It is currently 9°C (48°F) com encoberto. Humidade is 86% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Dorset?
mai, junho, julho and agosto offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dorset in?
Dorset observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The hora local is 7:42 AM.
How many people live in Dorset?
Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.
What is the nearest airport a 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 a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 outubro 24, 2026 at 7:42 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
