Dorchester has a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in February, while rainfall is highest during winter months.
Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially in spring, creating warm and humid conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ☔ | 11.8°C | 2.4°C | 7.1°C | 86% | 97 | 6.9 | 0.84 |
| February | 🌨️ | 10.9°C | 2.1°C | 6.5°C | 86% | 72 | 6.6 | 1.57 |
| March | 🌨️ | 11.9°C | 3.0°C | 7.4°C | 87% | 69 | 5.8 | 2.70 |
| April | 🌨️ | 14.3°C | 4.1°C | 9.2°C | 85% | 59 | 5.1 | 4.25 |
| May | 🌤️ | 17.4°C | 7.0°C | 12.2°C | 84% | 55 | 4.7 | 5.32 |
| June | 🌤️ | 19.7°C | 10.1°C | 14.9°C | 84% | 53 | 4.3 | 5.65 |
| July | ☀️ | 21.7°C | 12.6°C | 17.2°C | 84% | 51 | 4.4 | 5.45 |
| August | ☀️ | 21.7°C | 13.2°C | 17.5°C | 83% | 60 | 4.6 | 4.57 |
| September | ☀️ | 20.1°C | 11.7°C | 15.9°C | 82% | 65 | 5.3 | 3.34 |
| October | ☔ | 17.5°C | 8.8°C | 13.2°C | 83% | 101 | 6.2 | 1.90 |
| November | ☔ | 15.1°C | 5.4°C | 10.2°C | 85% | 102 | 6.5 | 1.05 |
| December | ☔ | 12.9°C | 3.4°C | 8.1°C | 86% | 108 | 6.9 | 0.64 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Rainfall is concentrated in the winter months. Humidity stays high (around 85%), peaking in spring, which creates warm and humid conditions.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years of records, Dorchester's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. Its hottest day reached 25.8°C in August 1995, and its coldest dropped to -4.1°C in January 1987. 2024 was the warmest year overall and 1986 the coolest.
The warmest year in Dorchester's recorded history was 2024 (avg: 12.9°C), while the coldest was 1986 (avg: 9.8°C).
Average annual high/low · Last 30 years · °C
Total annual precipitation · Last 30 years · mm/year
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 7.7°C | 12.5°C | 17.2°C | 911 | 84% | 5.5 m/s |
2024 🌧️ | 8.4°C | 12.9°C | 17.5°C | 1231 | 85% | 5.5 m/s |
2023 | 7.8°C | 12.3°C | 16.8°C | 1169 | 86% | 5.6 m/s |
2022 | 8.2°C | 12.8°C | 17.3°C | 911 | 83% | 5.4 m/s |
2021 | 7.4°C | 11.9°C | 16.3°C | 963 | 85% | 5.4 m/s |
2020 | 7.3°C | 12.2°C | 17.1°C | 1153 | 84% | 6.0 m/s |
2019 | 7.7°C | 12.0°C | 16.3°C | 1159 | 85% | 5.6 m/s |
2018 | 6.7°C | 12.1°C | 17.5°C | 1007 | 84% | 5.4 m/s |
2017 | 7.7°C | 12.1°C | 16.6°C | 954 | 85% | 5.5 m/s |
2016 | 7.9°C | 12.1°C | 16.2°C | 942 | 84% | 5.5 m/s |
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Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), July is typically the hottest month in Dorchester, England, with average high temperatures around 21.7°C.
February is the coldest month in Dorchester, with average low temperatures around 2.1°C.
December receives the most rainfall with approximately 108 mm, while July is the driest with 51 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 25.8°C in August 1995. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was -4.1°C in January 1987.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Dorchester receives the most sunlight in June with an average solar radiation of 5.65 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in England.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
