Dorset Weather Forecast
Dorset weather: 61°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Dorset?
Yes - rain is likely in Dorset today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,1 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 8% of a normal October week (0,1 in against 1,3 in).
16-day forecast for Dorset
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 46° | 100% · 0,1 in | 24 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 46° | 0% | 12 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 47° | 0% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 46° | 0% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 44° | 4% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 44° | 6% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 43° | 2% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 42° | 0% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 45° | 0% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 44° | 2% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 41° | 16% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌥️ Fog | 54° / 38° | 29% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 45° | 29% · 0,1 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 44° | 27% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Dorset
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 61°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.
Gusts to 47 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
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 47 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 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.
