Dorset weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Dorset in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Dorset in August?
Dorset is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Dorset generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 20°C in Portland to 22°C in Beaminster. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Beaminster and 15°C in Portland. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Dorset.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Uplyme with an average of 67 mm to moderate rainfall in Christchurch with 79 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 208 hours of sunshine in Bournemouth. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dorset in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Dorset climate page.
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Average weather in Bournemouth
In August Bournemouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Weymouth
In August Weymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Poole
In August Poole generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lyme Regis
In August Lyme Regis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Swanage
In August Swanage generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Dorset, in the United Kingdom.
Is August the best time to visit Dorset?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Dorset. Typically, the climate in Bournemouth is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Bournemouth. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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