Dorset Weather Forecast
Dorset weather: 61°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:37 AM, Oct 27 local time.
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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 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 22 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+00:00). The local time is 5:37 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 27, 2026 at 5:37 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
