Dorset, United Kingdom Weather

Dorset,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
21°C
69.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 1,009 hPa

Feel like: 18 °C

Temperature: 21°C

Cloud: 52%

Humidity: 38%

Wind: W - 22 km/h

Visibility: 51.6 km

Weather forecast

Thu
06 Aug
10°C / 20°C
Overcast
Fri
07 Aug
9°C / 24°C
Overcast
Sat
08 Aug
13°C / 27°C
Overcast
Sun
09 Aug
13°C / 24°C
Overcast
Mon
10 Aug
15°C / 24°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
12:00 PM
6° / 21°
6° / 21°
Partly Cloudy
38% 45 km/h
13:00 PM
7° / 21°
7° / 21°
Partly Cloudy
39% 41 km/h
14:00 PM
6° / 21°
6° / 21°
Partly Cloudy
39% 43 km/h
15:00 PM
5° / 21°
5° / 21°
Mainly Clear
37% 43 km/h
16:00 PM
6° / 20°
6° / 20°
Partly Cloudy
38% 46 km/h
17:00 PM
5° / 20°
5° / 20°
Mainly Clear
38% 42 km/h
18:00 PM
6° / 19°
6° / 19°
Mainly Clear
44% 40 km/h
19:00 PM
7° / 17°
7° / 17°
Clear Sky
52% 30 km/h
20:00 PM
8° / 15°
8° / 15°
Clear Sky
62% 25 km/h
21:00 PM
8° / 14°
8° / 14°
Clear Sky
67% 22 km/h
22:00 PM
8° / 13°
8° / 13°
Clear Sky
75% 20 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 22.23°C
  • Average low 12.6°C
  • Hottest day 29°C (02 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (18 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 62.47%
  • Days with precipitation 14 days
  • Highest precipitation 36 mm (29 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 21°C
  • Min: 13°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Dorset over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Dorset in the coming days

Rainfall in Dorset in the coming days

Dorset Climate Summary

Dorset features a Marine west coast, warm summer (Köppen classification: Cfb), with an average annual temperature of 11.99ºC (53.58ºF), which is about 1.24% higher than the national average for United Kingdom. Annually, the city experiences approximately 45.73 millimeters (1.8 inches) of rainfall, spread across 109.62 rainy days, accounting for 30.03% of the year.

Longitude 50.7487635
Latitude -2.3444786
Yearly high temperature 12.94ºC (55.29ºF)
Yearly low temperature 10.11ºC (50.2ºF)
Hottest month July 17.81ºC (64.06ºF)
Coldest month December 7.5ºC (45.5ºF)
Yearly precip 45.73mm (1.8in)
Days with rainfall 109.62 days (30.03%)
Driest month July (82.61%)
Wettest month October (80.8%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 8.57° / 6.13° 11.09 days
February 8.2° / 5.77° 9.82 days
March 9.27° / 6.37° 8.27 days
April 11.23° / 7.87° 7.27 days
May 13.34° / 10.02° 8.36 days
June 15.77° / 12.56° 8.27 days
July 17.81° / 14.64° 6.64 days
August 17.94° / 15.11° 9.09 days
September 16.94° / 14.01° 6.91 days
October 14.66° / 12.06° 11.18 days
November 11.73° / 9.3° 11.45 days
December 9.88° / 7.5° 11.27 days

Dorset's weather

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Dorset?

July has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 17.81ºC) and December are the coolest (daily mean of 7.5ºC).

2. What should I wear in Dorset today?

For today's warm weather in Dorset, with temperatures between 18ºC to 21ºC (64.4ºF to 69.8ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Comfortable sandals or sneakers
- Light, breathable socks
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat or cap

Temperature

Early
16°C / 18°C
Morning
9°C / 19°C
Afternoon
5°C / 21°C
Evening
8°C / 14°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 434
  • CO 118
  • NH3 1
  • NO2 0
  • O3 71
  • PM10 7
  • PM25 2
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,366

Sunrise / Sunset

04:43
19:46