Dorset Weather Forecast
Dorset weather: 59°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Dorset
No snow is in the current forecast window for Dorset.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Dorset
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 55° | 53% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 50° | 10% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 50° | 12% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 55° | 17% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 73° / 59° | 35% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 61° | 65% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 61° | 68% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 64° / 55° | 84% · 0,5 in | 23 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 56° | 76% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 55° | 64% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 58° | 62% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 54° | 57% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 51° | 49% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 59° | 49% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 59° | — · 0,6 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 57°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 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 59°F (15°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 78% and wind is 6 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 12:45 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 August 21, 2026 at 12:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
