Best time to visit Dorchester

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

7
Jan
7
Feb
9
Mar
12
Apr
15
May
18
Jun
20
Jul
20
Aug
18
Sep
15
Oct
10
Nov
8
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

2
Jan
3
Feb
4
Mar
6
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
7
Jul
6
Aug
5
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
2
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Dorchester?

The hottest time of year in Dorchester is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Dorchester?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Dorchester with 100mm on average. There are normally 18 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Dorchester?

The sunniest time of year in Dorchester is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 44% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for England (Dorchester) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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