Weather in July in Dorset
Planning a journey to Dorset this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Dorset in July?
Dorset is a region in the United Kingdom. July in Dorset generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. July is a summer month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Portland at 19°C to warm in Shaftesbury at 22°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Shaftesbury and 15°C in Portland.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kingston with an average of 51 mm to moderate rainfall in Sherborne with 66 mm. In Bournemouth, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
The city Bournemouth usually sees around 222 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dorset in July, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Dorset climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Dorset?
Bournemouth
In July 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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Weymouth
In July Weymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Poole
In July Poole 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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Lyme Regis
In July Lyme Regis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Swanage
In July 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 July the best time to visit Dorset?
We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Dorset. Typically, the climate in Bournemouth is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Bournemouth. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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