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Dorchester Climate by Month

The temperature in Dorchester can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Dorchester. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 4°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Dorchester has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 862 mm of rainfall annually. Precipitation levels in Dorchester remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 90 mm over 16 days. In March, this drops slightly to 58 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Dorchester serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (59 KM, 37 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Dorchester in the United Kingdom

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Dorchester?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dorchester?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dorchester?
    October tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dorchester?
    March is the driest month with 58 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Dorchester?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 225 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Dorchester

    Tue   Dec 03
    9°C | 2°C
    NE 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Wed   Dec 04
    12°C | 1°C
    S 22 km/h
    7.5 mm
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Thu   Dec 05
    13°C | 7°C
    W 32 km/h
    17 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain