Dorset Weather Forecast
Dorset weather: 55°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Dorset?
No - rain is unlikely in Dorset today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,9 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun.
The next 7 days carry about 2.5 times a normal week's rain for August (0,9 in against 0,4 in).
16-day forecast for Dorset
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 55° | 9% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 58° | 47% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 63° | 69% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 71° / 61° | 86% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 60° | 89% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 60° | 60% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 57° | 78% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 60° | 51% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 56° | 49% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 55° | 35% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 61° | 45% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 60° | 38% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 58° | 22% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 55° | 29% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Dorset
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 74°F is 4.7°F above the 69°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
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
- A packable rain shell - 6 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.
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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 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 83% and wind is 8 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 9:11 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 24, 2026 at 9:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
