Dorset weather in November
Planning a journey to Dorset this November 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 November?
Dorset is a region in the United Kingdom. November in Dorset generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Bournemouth.
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thorncombe with an average of 76 mm to high rainfall in Christchurch with 119 mm. Bournemouth experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 77 hours of sunshine in Bournemouth. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at November's conditions in Dorset, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Dorset's yearly weather, check out our Dorset climate page.
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Popular destinations in Dorset
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Dorset?
Average weather in Bournemouth
In November Bournemouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Weymouth
In November Weymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Poole
In November Poole generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Lyme Regis
In November Lyme Regis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Swanage
In November Swanage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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 November the best time to visit Dorset?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bournemouth, November may not be the ideal time to visit Dorset.
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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