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Best time to visit Dorset
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Dorset are June to September, with average daytime highs of 67 to 70°F (19 to 21°C) and 11 to 12 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. July is the hottest month, averaging 70°F (21°C), and January the coolest at 47°F (8°C). October sees the most rain, around 18 days, while April is the driest with about 10.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 12 | Shoulder: 47°F (8°C), 12 rainy days |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 12 | Shoulder: 50°F (10°C), 12 rainy days |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 13 | Shoulder: 52°F (11°C), 13 rainy days |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 10 | Shoulder: 56°F (13°C), 10 rainy days |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 12 | Shoulder: 61°F (16°C), 12 rainy days |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 12 | Comfortable: 12 rainy days |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 11 | Comfortable: 11 rainy days |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 11 | Comfortable: 11 rainy days |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 12 | Comfortable: 12 rainy days |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 18 | Avoid: among the wettest, 18 rainy days |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 13 | Shoulder: 53°F (12°C), 13 rainy days |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 14 | Shoulder: 50°F (10°C), 14 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
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Dorset: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Dorset?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Dorset are June to September, when average highs run 67 to 70°F (19 to 21°C) with 11 to 12 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. July is the hottest month at 70°F (21°C) on average, and January the coolest at 47°F (8°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Dorset?
- October, with roughly 18 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 10. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Dorset?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 70°F (21°C) by day and 57°F (14°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 47°F (8°C) by day and 38°F (3°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Dorset?
- The wettest months in Dorset are October and December, with 14 to 18 rainy days a month. April is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to United Kingdom right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for United Kingdom on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for United Kingdom before you book.
- What other places are near Dorset?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Dorset are Devon (70 miles), Cotswolds (80 miles), London (100 miles).
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