Dorset Weather Forecast
Dorset weather: 58°F, mainly clear. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌧️ Rain | 58° / 48° | 100% · 1,0 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 56° / 46° | 100% · 1,1 in | 31 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 46° | 100% · 1,1 in | 30 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 49° | 81% | 22 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 60° / 49° | 84% · 0,3 in | 26 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 61° / 48° | 63% · 0,6 in | 28 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 48° | 4% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 47° | 7% | 15 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 50° | 14% | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 52° | 18% | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 55° / 46° | 19% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 46° | 16% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 55° / 44° | 14% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 42° | 18% | 13 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 57°F against a October normal of 59°F - right on average.
The next 7 days carry about 3.1 times a normal week's rain for October (4,2 in against 1,3 in).
What this means for Dorset
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 58°F is in line with the 59°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 1,0 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 39 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 39 mph.
- 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 58°F (14°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 58% and wind is 9 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 6:20 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 October 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
