Dorset weather in August 2023

21
21°C max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
11
11 days with some rainfall
12
12°C min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
54
54 mm of monthly rainfall
6
6 (High) UV index
18
18°C sea temperature

Below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in Dorset in August. Select a destination to see more weather parameters.

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The August weather guide for Dorset (Bournemouth) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Dorset in August?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 21°C in Bournemouth, Dorset in August, falling to 12°C at night.

How sunny is it in Dorset in August?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Bournemouth, Dorset in August - that's 46% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Dorset in August?

The average sea temperature around Bournemouth, Dorset in August is 18°C.

Does it rain in Dorset in August?

There are usually 11 days with some rain in Bournemouth, Dorset in August and the average monthly rainfall is 54mm.

Dorset August sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Dorset in August 2023. Select a month to view Dorset sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Dorset sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Bournemouth.

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