Dorset in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dorset in august 2025
The weather in Dorset in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
good weather
Weather at 6am
61°F
Partly Cloudy
34% of time
32%
20%
11%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
31%
16%
15%
Weather at 6pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
25%
19%
13%
Weather at 3am
61°F
36%
30%
18%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dorset in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dorset in august.
The climate of Dorset in august is good
The weather in august in Dorset is wet (with 3.6in of rainfall over 5 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in july there is an average of 2.8in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is relatively fresh in this city august, but it is bearable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 67°F. The minimum is 61°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Dorset is 63°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Dorset in the month of august with a maximum record of 76°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 52°F in 2010. You can hope to have about 19 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 61% of the month.
Day length in Dorset in august is 14:32. The sun rises at 04:58 and sunset is at 19:30.
With a good climate, the month of august is a good time to go in Dorset.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dorset in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 52°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 26km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2018) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.54km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:58 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:32 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dorset in august 2024:
63°F to 76°F
58°F to 74°F
63°F to 67°F
54°F to 68°F
58°F to 72°F
61°F to 70°F
54°F to 68°F
56°F to 67°F
59°F to 74°F
61°F to 70°F
59°F to 79°F
67°F to 81°F
54°F to 68°F
61°F to 72°F
56°F to 68°F
56°F to 74°F
50°F to 68°F
54°F to 68°F
52°F to 67°F
58°F to 67°F
50°F to 68°F
61°F to 67°F
58°F to 68°F
56°F to 65°F
49°F to 65°F
54°F to 70°F
59°F to 70°F
61°F to 70°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 70°F
54°F to 72°F
Map: other cities in England in august
Cities near Dorset:
| Weymouth in august | good weather |
| Isle of Portland in august | good weather |
| Bournemouth in august | good weather |
| Stonehenge in august | good weather |
| Exmouth in august | good weather |
| Bath in august | good weather |
| Southampton in august | good weather |
| Exeter in august | good weather |
| Isle of Wight in august | good weather |
| Torquay in august | good weather |
| Bristol in august | good weather |
| Paignton in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Dorset
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Weather data for Dorset in august:
Weather data for Dorset for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dorset. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dorset can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Dorset.