Dorset weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in Dorset is expected to be 41°F. Select a day from the live weather forecast for Dorset (Bournemouth), UK for more weather parameters.

Friday
2nd Jan
41

34

6

0
Saturday
3rd Jan
39

30

8

0
Sunday
4th Jan
39

28

5

1
Monday
5th Jan
39

28

4

0
Tuesday
6th Jan
43

28

8

0

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:01 on Friday 2nd January 2026 GMT

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Dorset weather for Friday 2nd January 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Dorset with a maximum temperature of 41°F and 6 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 10 mph from the north-west.

41
°F maximum temperature
34
°F minimum temperature
scattered clouds
6
hours of sunshine
0
UV index (None)
0
mm of rainfall expected
36
°F wind chill
10
mph wind from NW

Dorset weather for Saturday 3rd January 2026

Expect clear skies in Dorset with a maximum temperature of 39°F and 8 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 11 mph from the north-west.

39
°F maximum temperature
30
°F minimum temperature
clear skies
8
hours of sunshine
0
UV index (None)
0
mm of rainfall expected
32
°F wind chill
11
mph wind from NW

Dorset weather for Sunday 4th January 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Dorset with a maximum temperature of 39°F, maximum UV of 1 (Low) and 5 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 7 mph from the north-west.

39
°F maximum temperature
28
°F minimum temperature
scattered clouds
5
hours of sunshine
1
UV index (Low)
0
mm of rainfall expected
34
°F wind chill
7
mph wind from NW

Dorset weather for Monday 5th January 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Dorset with a maximum temperature of 39°F and 4 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 7 mph from the north-west.

39
°F maximum temperature
28
°F minimum temperature
scattered clouds
4
hours of sunshine
0
UV index (None)
0
mm of rainfall expected
34
°F wind chill
7
mph wind from NW

Dorset weather for Tuesday 6th January 2026

Expect sunshine and showers in Dorset with a maximum temperature of 43°F and 8 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0-2 mm of rainfall expected with 26% chance of some rain and a gentle breeze of 9 mph from the south-west.