County in England

Best Time do Visit Dorset

Najboljši čas za obisk Dorset: junij, julij and avgust. Mesec-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

☁️ 17°C now🕔 7:18 AM local📅 Best: junij, julij and avgust👥 780.000

Najboljši čas za obisk Dorset

Go in junij, julij and avgust. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januar, februar and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★☆☆☆
februar★★☆☆☆
marec★★★☆☆
april★★★★
maj★★★★
junij★★★★
julij★★★★
avgust★★★★★
september★★★★
oktober★★★☆☆
november★★★☆☆
december★★☆☆☆

Podnebje in Dorset month by month

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

janfebmaraprmajjunjulavgsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MesecAvg highAvg lowDežfallRating
januar158 mm★★☆☆☆
februar10°157 mm★★☆☆☆
marec11°74 mm★★★☆☆
april14°64 mm★★★★
maj18°10°73 mm★★★★
junij20°12°56 mm★★★★
julij23°14°57 mm★★★★
avgust22°14°39 mm★★★★★
september18°12°129 mm★★★★
oktober15°10°147 mm★★★☆☆
november11°125 mm★★★☆☆
december10°142 mm★★☆☆☆

Podnebje type: Temperate. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Dorset compares z nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Dorset.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Somerset57 km12°C+1°C warmer929 mm
Stonehenge60 km11°Cabout the same926 mm
Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites60 km11°Cabout the same926 mm
Bath70 km11°Cabout the same997 mm
Bristol80 km12°Cabout the same1057 mm

What do pack, what do skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 11°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and december - historically the least comfortable months here.

Povzetek

Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Ima približno 780.000.

Trenutno je 17°C (63°F) in Dorset z oblačno. Občutek je 17°C. Danes so temperature od 13°C do 21°C. Verjetnost padavin je 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - odlično — odpravite se zdaj.

Najboljši čas za obisk Dorset is junij, julij and avgust. Podnebje je temperate. januar, februar and december tend do be the least comfortable months. julij is the warmest month z average highs near 23°C, while januar is the coldest z 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.

Preprosto povedano. Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 21°C is 2.4°C above the 18°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 12 PM do 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing 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.

Vreme v Dorset zdaj

☁️
17°C
Oblačno · feels like 17°C
Vlažnost91%
Veter12 km/h WSW
Sunki23 km/h
UV-indeks0.1 · Nizko
Oblačnost100%
Tlak1010 hPa
VidljivostGood · 18 km
Kakovost zraka27 · Good
Sončni vzhod6:44 AM
Sončni zahod7:23 PM
Luna🌒 Waxing crescent · 13%

Open-Meteo Updated 7:18 AM, sep 15 local time.

Weekend outlook

soburday, sep 19

☁️ 20° / 15°

Oblačno · 34% rain · wind 22 km/h

nedday, sep 20

☁️ 19° / 13°

Oblačno · 7% rain · wind 14 km/h

Kaj početi in Dorset

Znamenitosti, parks and landmarks in and around Dorset.

Quick facts about Dorset

VrstaCounty
RegionEngland
DržavaZdruženo kraljestvo
CelinaEvropa
Koordinate50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445)
Prebivalstvo780.000
Lokalni čas7:18 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsjunij, julij and avgust
PodnebjeTemperate

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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 Evropa.

What is the weather like in Dorset zdaj?

It is currently 17°C (63°F) z oblačno. Vlažnost is 91% and wind is 12 km/h.

When is the best time do visit Dorset?

junij, julij and avgust offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. januar, februar and december 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 7:18 AM.

How many people live in Dorset?

Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.

What is the nearest airport do 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 do 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.
Napoved and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Kakovost zraka and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Podnebje 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 september 15, 2026 at 7:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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