Dorset weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in Dorset is expected to be 11°C. Select a day from the live weather forecast for Dorset (Bournemouth), UK for more weather parameters.

Monday
16th Mar
11

5

1

1
Tuesday
17th Mar
12

8

7

3
Wednesday
18th Mar
15

7

12

3
Thursday
19th Mar
15

4

12

3
Friday
20th Mar
15

4

6

3

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:01 on Monday 16th March 2026 GMT

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Dorset weather for Monday 16th March 2026

Expect broken clouds in Dorset with a maximum temperature of 11°C, maximum UV of 1 (Low) and 1 hour of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 19 kph from the south-west.

11
°C maximum temperature
5
°C minimum temperature
broken clouds
1
hour of sunshine
1
UV index (Low)
0
mm of rainfall expected
0
no heat & humidity
19
kph wind from SW

Dorset weather for Tuesday 17th March 2026

Expect broken clouds in Dorset with a maximum temperature of 12°C, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and 7 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 19 kph from the south.

12
°C maximum temperature
8
°C minimum temperature
broken clouds
7
hours of sunshine
3
UV index (Moderate)
0
mm of rainfall expected
12
°C wind chill
19
kph wind from S

Dorset weather for Wednesday 18th March 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Dorset with a maximum temperature of 15°C, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and 12 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 18 kph from the east.

15
°C maximum temperature
7
°C minimum temperature
scattered clouds
12
hours of sunshine
3
UV index (Moderate)
0
mm of rainfall expected
15
°C wind chill
18
kph wind from E

Dorset weather for Thursday 19th March 2026

Expect clear skies in Dorset with a maximum temperature of 15°C, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and 12 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 13 kph from the east.

15
°C maximum temperature
4
°C minimum temperature
clear skies
12
hours of sunshine
3
UV index (Moderate)
0
mm of rainfall expected
15
°C wind chill
13
kph wind from E

Dorset weather for Friday 20th March 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Dorset with a maximum temperature of 15°C, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and 6 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 12 kph from the north-east.