Dorset in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dorset in may 2025
The weather in Dorset in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
31%
22%
11%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
27%
18%
15%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
30%
17%
17%
Weather at 3am
52°F
33%
32%
16%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dorset in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dorset in may.
The climate of Dorset in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Dorset is rather dry (with 2.6in of precipitation over 4 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.6in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is quite fresh in that area the month of may, but it is endurable by dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 58°F. The minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Dorset is 54°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Dorset in the month of may with a maximum record of 68°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2020.
Day length in Dorset in may is 15:31. Sunrise is at 04:21 and sets at 19:52.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good) to go in this city.
Dorset: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Dorset. more information
May: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in may, there are destinations with better weather than Dorset:
In may, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Southampton, Tunbridge Wells and Chester have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dorset in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.49km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:21 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:52 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:31 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dorset in may 2024:
45°F to 58°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
45°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
52°F to 65°F
52°F to 65°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 68°F
56°F to 67°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
50°F to 67°F
49°F to 65°F
47°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
50°F to 54°F
47°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
49°F to 58°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Dorset:
| Weymouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Isle of Portland in may | tolerable weather |
| Bournemouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Stonehenge in may | tolerable weather |
| Exmouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Bath in may | tolerable weather |
| Southampton in may | good weather |
| Exeter in may | tolerable weather |
| Isle of Wight in may | tolerable weather |
| Torquay in may | tolerable weather |
| Bristol in may | good weather |
| Paignton in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Dorset in may:
Weather data for Dorset for may 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.