Dorset Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of Dorset: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Dorset month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 8° | 3° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 10° | 5° | 157 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 11° | 5° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 14° | 6° | 64 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maj | 18° | 10° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 20° | 12° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 23° | 14° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augusti | 22° | 14° | 54 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 18° | 11° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 15° | 10° | 147 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 11° | 6° | 125 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 10° | 6° | 142 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimat type: Temperate. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Dorset
Högest 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 |
Bästa tiden att besöka Dorset
Go in maj, juni, juli and augusti. 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.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni och augusti.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 13°C.
What och pack, what och 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.
Sammanfattning
Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Befolkningen är cirka 780.000.
Just nu är det 11°C (51°F) in Dorset med klart. Det känns som 10°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 10°C och 19°C. Risken för nederbörd är 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - utmärkt — åk nu.
Bästa tiden att besöka Dorset is maj, juni, juli and augusti. Klimatet är temperate. januari, februari and december tend och be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 23°C, while januari 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.
Enkelt förklarat. 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 och be outside is roughly 1 PM och 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 10/10. 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
| Typ | County |
|---|---|
| Region | England |
| Land | Storbritannien |
| Kontinent | Europa |
| Koordinater | 50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445) |
| Befolkning | 780.000 |
| Lokal tid | 7:11 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | maj, juni, juli and augusti |
| Klimat | Temperate |
Väder map for Dorset
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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 just nu?
It is currently 11°C (51°F) med klart. Luftfuktighet is 97% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Dorset?
maj, juni, juli and augusti 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 local time is 7:11 AM.
How many people live in Dorset?
Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.
What is the nearest airport och 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 och 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 5, 2026 at 7:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
