Best year time to visit West Dorset District

General weather information about West Dorset District

Average annual temperature is 11.2 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 27.7 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -3.6 °C

Number of sunny days: 106 days

Number of rainy days: 259 days

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* Weather data for West Dorset District United Kingdom is based on climate observations for 2026 year

West Dorset District air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)12.012.712.217.021.427.724.023.127.621.114.013.2
Average daytime temperature (°C)7.59.19.512.016.821.918.519.320.415.410.49.9
Average temperature (°C)4.95.97.18.412.617.315.716.016.912.88.17.9
Average night temperature (°C)2.32.94.94.98.412.512.612.813.310.65.55.5
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)-3.6-1.6-0.50.64.97.59.19.67.04.2-3.3-3.5

West Dorset District monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)9.010.012.014.016.016.016.015.013.011.09.08.0
Daylight mean duration (h)8.510.011.913.815.516.416.014.512.610.79.08.0
Daylight minimum duration (h)8.09.010.012.014.016.015.013.011.09.08.07.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)4.25.24.48.211.713.010.39.78.66.24.42.5
Precipitation (mm)1361018010073431428782126134202
Sunny days13155816131211886
Rainy days181326221517302919232225
Snow days000000000000

Best time to visit West Dorset District:

The best time to visit West Dorset District during the most sunny months:

  • May — 11.7(h)
  • June — 13.0(h)
  • July — 10.3(h)
  • August — 9.7(h)

Months with the longest average daylight duration in West Dorset District:

  • May — 15.5(h)
  • June — 16.4(h)
  • July — 16.0(h)

The largest precipitation sum in West Dorset District is at

  • March — 180(mm)
  • July — 142(mm)
  • December — 202(mm)
  • Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit West Dorset District?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit West Dorset District.
    What is the weather like in West Dorset District?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for West Dorset District by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does West Dorset District have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for West Dorset District throughout the year.