Climate and Weather of Dorset, the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom you have several regions, one of which is called Dorset. The most popular city in this region is Bournemouth, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Dorset. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Dorset offers pleasant conditions in July, August and September, with temperatures typically ranging from 19°C to 21°C.

Dorset reaches its peak temperature in August, hitting 21°C, while February brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 9°C.

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January and February.

Precipitation in Dorset shows some seasonal variation. You'll find the most rain in November (107 mm), while July tends to be drier (57 mm).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Dorset, the United Kingdom?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.