Temperature in Dorset in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Dorset, the United Kingdom this August.

Dorset, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences pleasant average maximum daytime temperatures in August, ranging from 20°C (68°F) in Portland to 22°C (72°F) in Beaminster. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Beaminster and 15°C (59°F) in Portland. August is a summer month. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Dorset, the United Kingdom.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Dorset, the United Kingdom in August?

Find the average daytime temperatures in August for the most popular destinations in Dorset on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Dorset in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Dorset temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Dorset, the United Kingdom in August?

Daytime temperatures in Bournemouth typically peak at 21°C (70°F) in August, putting it in the pleasant range.

How cold does it get at night in Dorset, the United Kingdom in August?

After dark, Bournemouth cools to about 15°C (59°F) on an average August night.

What is the warmest city in August in Dorset, the United Kingdom?

Beaminster tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 13°C (55°F).

What is the coldest city in August in Dorset, the United Kingdom?

For the month of August, Portland is the most temperate city in Dorset, the United Kingdom based on our records. Highs average 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 15°C (59°F).

How much sun does Dorset, the United Kingdom get in August?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 208 hours of sunshine in Bournemouth. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

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