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Weather in August in Dorset

Are you planning a trip a 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.

Temperatures

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.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in Dorset in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Dorset on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Dorset?

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.

Bournemouth
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<<   July July
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21°C 
15°C 
222 hours 
57 mm 
9 days 
21°C 
15°C 
208 hours 
74 mm 
11 days 
19°C 
13°C 
149 hours 
71 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Bournemouth

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.

Weymouth
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<<   July July
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20°C 
14°C 
225 hours 
57 mm 
10 days 
20°C 
15°C 
210 hours 
74 mm 
12 days 
19°C 
13°C 
152 hours 
69 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Weymouth

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.

Poole
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<<   July July
<<  
21°C 
14°C 
225 hours 
53 mm 
10 days 
21°C 
15°C 
210 hours 
69 mm 
11 days 
19°C 
13°C 
152 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Poole

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.

Lyme Regis
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<<   July July
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22°C 
14°C 
192 hours 
55 mm 
11 days 
21°C 
14°C 
170 hours 
68 mm 
13 days 
19°C 
12°C 
150 hours 
58 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Lyme Regis

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.

Swanage
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<<   July July
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20°C 
15°C 
222 hours 
52 mm 
9 days 
20°C 
15°C 
208 hours 
70 mm 
11 days 
19°C 
14°C 
149 hours 
71 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Swanage

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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