Dorchester weather in July (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Dorchester this July? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

For July, the weather in Dorchester is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in July. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 21°C. At night, it falls to around 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Dorchester in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 225 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with 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 July

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

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?

For visitors traveling to Dorchester, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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