Dorset Weather Forecast
Dorset weather: 49°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Dorset weather in May
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 57°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Dorset compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Dorset.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 35 mi | 54°F | +33°F warmer | 37 in |
| Stonehenge | 37 mi | 52°F | about the same | 37 in |
| Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | 37 mi | 52°F | about the same | 37 in |
| Bath | 44 mi | 52°F | about the same | 39 in |
| Bristol | 50 mi | 53°F | about the same | 42 in |
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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 49°F (10°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 85% and wind is 1 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 8:08 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 August 23, 2026 at 8:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
