County in England

Dorset 氣候 and Average 天氣

氣候 of Dorset: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌙 11°C now🕔 11:52 AM local📅 Best: 五月, 六月, 七月 and 八月👥 780.000

氣候 in Dorset month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

一二三四五六七八九十十十Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月份Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
一月8°3°158 mm★★☆☆☆
二月10°5°157 mm★★☆☆☆
三月11°5°74 mm★★★☆☆
四月14°6°64 mm★★★★☆
五月18°10°73 mm★★★★☆
六月20°12°56 mm★★★★☆
七月23°14°57 mm★★★★☆
八月22°14°54 mm★★★★☆
九月18°11°88 mm★★★★☆
十月15°10°147 mm★★★☆☆
十一月11°6°125 mm★★★☆☆
十二月10°6°142 mm★★☆☆☆

氣候 type: Temperate. 來源: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Dorset

高est and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day34°C六月 24, 2026
Coldest night-5°C一月 18, 2024
Wettest day46 mm九月 5, 2024

How Dorset compares,天氣為nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Dorset.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Somerset57 km12°C+1°C warmer911 mm
Stonehenge60 km11°Cabout the same912 mm
Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites60 km11°Cabout the same912 mm
Bath70 km11°Cabout the same987 mm
Bristol80 km12°Cabout the same1038 mm

最佳旅遊時間 Dorset

Go in 五月, 六月, 七月 and 八月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 一月, 二月 and 十二月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

一月★★☆☆☆
二月★★☆☆☆
三月★★★☆☆
四月★★★★☆
五月★★★★☆
六月★★★★☆
七月★★★★☆
八月★★★★☆
九月★★★★☆
十月★★★☆☆
十一月★★★☆☆
十二月★★☆☆☆

What this means for Dorset

Compared,天氣為normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for 十月. The forecast high of 18°C is 2.9°C above the 15°C typical for this month.

雨 chance explained

A 60% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

旅遊 and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 六月至八月.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 13°C.

What至pack, what至skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 12°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 一月, 二月 and 十二月 - historically the least comfortable months here.

摘要

Dorset is a county in England. Dorset is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. 人口約為780.000.

目前氣溫為11°C (52°F) in Dorset,天氣為晴朗. 體感溫度為10°C. 今天氣溫介於11°C至18°C. 降雨機率為60%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - 良好.

最佳旅遊時間是Dorset is 五月, 六月, 七月 and 八月. 氣候為temperate. 一月, 二月 and 十二月 tend至be the least comfortable months. 七月 is the warmest month,天氣為average highs near 23°C, while 一月 is the coldest,天氣為lows near 3°C.

The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 154 km away. Nearby highlights include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and River Thames.

簡單來說。 Today is slightly warmer than average for 十月. The forecast high of 18°C is 2.9°C above the 15°C typical for this month. The best window至be outside is roughly 1 PM至4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dorset today at 8.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Dorset

類型County
RegionEngland
國家英國
洲歐洲
座標50°44′55.7″N 2°20′40.2″W (50.7488, -2.3445)
人口780.000
當地時間11:52 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best months五月, 六月, 七月 and 八月
氣候Temperate

天氣 map for Dorset

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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 歐洲.

What is the weather like in Dorset現在?

It is currently 11°C (52°F),天氣為晴朗. 濕度 is 93% and wind is 9 km/h.

When is the best time至visit Dorset?

五月, 六月, 七月 and 八月 offer the most comfortable conditions in Dorset, which has a temperate climate. 一月, 二月 and 十二月 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 11:52 AM.

How many people live in Dorset?

Dorset has a population of approximately 780.000.

What is the nearest airport至Dorset?

The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 154 km away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 158 km away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 400 km away.

What are the top things至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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
預報 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
空氣品質 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
氣候 averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 十月 1, 2026 at 11:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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