Weather in August in Dorset
Thinking about venturing to Dorset this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dorset, check out the map below.
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
Meanwhile, Bournemouth enjoys approximately 208 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at Dorset's conditions throughout the year, check out our Dorset climate page.
Where to go in Dorset in August
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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