Dorset Weather Forecast
Dorset weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Dorset
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 57° | 10% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 54° | 41% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 48° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 55° | 2% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 56° | 27% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 51° | 37% | 14 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 47° | 12% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 46° | 26% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 49° | 20% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 60° / 51° | 20% · 0,5 in | 36 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 49° | 22% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 57° | 25% · 0,3 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 56° | — · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 59° | — · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 2 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 63°F against a October normal of 59°F - 36°F above.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 7% of a normal October week (0,1 in against 1,3 in).
What this means for Dorset
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 5.2°F above the 59°F typical for this month.
A 10% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 56°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Dorset?
May, 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 10:35 AM.
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 October 2, 2026 at 10:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
