Dorchester weather in February (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Dorchester for February? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In February, the weather in Dorchester generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of February belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 10°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C. February is typically the month with the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Dorchester in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 76 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Dorchester. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dorchester climate page with graphs.

 

Dorchester, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 76 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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