Best year time to visit South Dorset

General weather information about South Dorset

Average annual temperature is 7.8 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 30.8 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -32.1 °C

Number of sunny days: 106 days

Number of rainy days: 210 days

Number of snow days: 49 days

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* Weather data for South Dorset United States is based on climate observations for 2026 year

South Dorset air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)7.810.810.325.827.830.828.825.228.327.514.913.1
Average daytime temperature (°C)1.31.83.713.118.021.325.122.020.115.05.14.1
Average temperature (°C)-2.1-3.9-1.07.311.616.120.417.715.610.70.80.2
Average night temperature (°C)-5.5-9.4-5.32.25.711.516.413.811.87.0-2.7-3.0
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)-12.6-32.1-12.0-11.8-1.54.611.99.35.0-2.6-10.7-10.7

South Dorset monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)9.011.012.014.015.015.015.014.013.011.010.09.0
Daylight mean duration (h)9.410.511.913.414.715.315.013.912.511.09.79.0
Daylight minimum duration (h)9.09.011.012.014.015.014.013.011.010.09.08.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)3.05.76.17.911.09.610.410.28.16.16.24.1
Precipitation (mm)12063151106741192591369415957150
Sunny days49714155231312139
Rainy days15710161625292817191216
Snow days121214000000056

South Dorset - weather forecast by months

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Best time to visit South Dorset:

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

  • May — 11.0(h)
  • June — 9.6(h)
  • July — 10.4(h)
  • August — 10.2(h)

Months with the longest average daylight duration in South Dorset:

  • June — 15.3(h)

The largest precipitation sum in South Dorset is at

  • July — 259(mm)
  • October — 159(mm)

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    Frequently asked questions

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