Dorset Weather Forecast
Dorset weather: 52°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 780.000.
Right now it is 52°F (11°C) in Dorset with partly cloudy. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 50°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Dorset is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 96 mi away. Nearby highlights include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and River Thames.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 9.7/10. 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.
Weather in Dorset right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:56 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Dorset
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 50° | 2% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 46° | 20% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 55° | 11% | 19 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 60° | 27% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 73° / 61° | 37% · 0,6 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 58° | 73% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 55° | 85% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 69° / 58° | 65% · 0,5 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 57° | 67% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 55° | 59% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 56° | 44% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 54° | 47% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 55° | 48% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 61° | 35% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 5 |
Climate in Dorset month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 37° | 6,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 41° | 6,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 40° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 43° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 64° | 49° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 67° | 54° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 73° | 57° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 69° | 56° | 1,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 65° | 53° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 50° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 43° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 50° | 42° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Dorset
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Air quality and pollen in Dorset
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Dorset
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 Europe.
What is the weather like in Dorset right now?
It is currently 52°F (11°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 84% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Dorset?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. January, February 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 7:56 PM.
How many people live in Dorset?
Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.
What is the nearest airport to Dorset?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 96 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 98 mi away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 249 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 22, 2026 at 7:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
