County in England

Dorset Климат and Average Погода

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

☁️ 9°C now🕔 12:55 PM local📅 Best: май, июнь, июль and август👥 780.000

Климат in Dorset month by month

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

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
МесяцAvg highAvg lowДождьfallRating
январь8°3°158 mm★★☆☆☆
февраль10°5°157 mm★★☆☆☆
март11°5°74 mm★★★☆☆
апрель14°6°64 mm★★★★☆
май18°10°73 mm★★★★☆
июнь20°12°56 mm★★★★☆
июль23°14°57 mm★★★★☆
август22°14°54 mm★★★★☆
сентябрь18°11°88 mm★★★★☆
октябрь15°10°147 mm★★★☆☆
ноябрь11°6°125 mm★★★☆☆
декабрь10°6°142 mm★★☆☆☆

Климат type: Temperate. Источник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Dorset

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

Hottest day34°Cиюн 24, 2026
Coldest night-5°Cянв 18, 2024
Wettest day46 mmсен 5, 2024

How Dorset compares и 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

Лучшее время для посещения Dorset

Go in май, июнь, июль and август. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: январь, февраль and декабрь - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

январь★★☆☆☆
февраль★★☆☆☆
март★★★☆☆
апрель★★★★☆
май★★★★☆
июнь★★★★☆
июль★★★★☆
август★★★★☆
сентябрь★★★★☆
октябрь★★★☆☆
ноябрь★★★☆☆
декабрь★★☆☆☆

What this means for Dorset

Compared и normal

Today is about average for октябрь. The forecast high of 16°C is in line и the 15°C typical for this month.

Дождь chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 26 mm is forecast, which is enough до soak trails and slow traffic.

Путешествия and driving

Порывы до 81 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 июнь до август.

Worth knowing

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

What до pack, what до skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 81 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid январь, февраль and декабрь - historically the least comfortable months here.

Краткое содержание

Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Население составляет около 780.000.

Сейчас температура 9°C (48°F) in Dorset и Пасмурно. Ощущается как 6°C. Сегодня температура от 8°C до 16°C. Вероятность осадков — 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - Удовлетворительно — планируйте с учётом погоды.

Лучшее время для посещения Dorset is май, июнь, июль and август. Климат — temperate. январь, февраль and декабрь tend до be the least comfortable months. июль is the warmest month и average highs near 23°C, while январь is the coldest и 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.

Проще говоря. Today is about average for октябрь. The forecast high of 16°C is in line и the 15°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 7 AM до 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 9.2/10. Порывы до 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

ТипCounty
RegionEngland
СтранаВеликобритания
КонтинентЕвропа
Координаты50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445)
Население780.000
Местное время12:55 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsмай, июнь, июль and август
КлиматTemperate

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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 Европа.

What is the weather like in Dorset сейчас?

It is currently 9°C (48°F) и Пасмурно. Влажность is 86% and wind is 13 km/h.

When is the best time до visit Dorset?

май, июнь, июль and август offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. январь, февраль and декабрь 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 12:55 PM.

How many people live in Dorset?

Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.

What is the nearest airport до 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 до 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.
Прогноз and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Качество воздуха and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Климат 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 октябрь 24, 2026 at 12:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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