Dorset Weather by Month – United Kingdom Climate

Dorset in January

In January the weather in Dorset is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. In Bournemouth you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Dorset in February

In February the weather in Dorset is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. In Bournemouth you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Dorset.

Find more detailed climate information for Dorset in February here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

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perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in February: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in February: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Dorset in March

In March the weather in Dorset is generally mixed. In Bournemouth you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F).

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

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poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Dorset in April

In April the weather in Dorset ranges from mixed in Bournemouth to good in Lyme Regis. In Bournemouth you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Dorset in April here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in April: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in April: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Dorset in May

In May the weather in Dorset is generally good. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 15°C (59°F) in Portland to 17°C (63°F) in Beaminster.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Dorset in June

In June the weather in Dorset ranges from good in Portland to excellent in Lyme Regis. The temperatures range from moderate in Portland with 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Beaminster with 20°C (68°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Dorset in June here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in June: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in June: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Dorset in July

In July the weather in Dorset ranges from very good in Portland to excellent in Bournemouth. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Portland with 19°C (66°F) to high in Shaftesbury with 22°C (72°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Dorset in July here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in July: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in July: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Dorset in August

In August the weather in Dorset is generally excellent. August is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are pleasant and range from 20°C (68°F) in Portland to 22°C (72°F) in Beaminster. On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Dorset.

Find more detailed climate information for Dorset in August here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Dorset in September

In September the weather in Dorset ranges from very good in Bournemouth to excellent in Bridport. September is a summer month. In Bournemouth you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Dorset in September here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in September: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in September: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Dorset in October

In October the weather in Dorset ranges from mixed in Bournemouth to good in Poole. In Bournemouth you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Dorset in October here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Dorset in November

In November the weather in Dorset ranges from less favorable in Bournemouth to mixed in Poole. In Bournemouth you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Dorset in November here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in November: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in November: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Dorset in December

In December the weather in Dorset ranges from less favorable in Bournemouth to mixed in Weymouth. December is a winter month. In Bournemouth you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Dorset in December here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Dorset Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Dorset in January

Dorset in February

Dorset in March

Dorset in April

Dorset in May

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Dorset in November

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