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Weather in Dorset for March 2026

Your guide to Dorset weather in March - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Dorset during March is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
    According to Dorset snow forecast for March 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, March 2026 in Dorset has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 9.7 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0.4 °C).

  • The forecast for the next days in Dorset predicts temperatures to be around 11 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Dorset at the beginning of March is 9.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 10.9 °C by the end of March.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Dorset in March brings notable rainfall, with an average of 20 rainy days and a total precipitation of 72.6 mm.

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Average dry days
10
Dry days
Average rainy days
20
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
31 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
82 %
Avg humidity

Dorset Weather March

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February
April
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light rain shower
8°
2
Patchy rain possible
8°
3
Patchy rain possible
9°
4
Light rain shower
9°
5
Patchy rain possible
10°
6
Patchy rain possible
10°
7
Light drizzle
10°
8
Patchy rain possible
10°
9
Patchy rain possible
10°
10
Patchy rain possible
10°
11
Patchy rain possible
9°
12
Light rain
9°
13
Patchy rain possible
9°
14
Patchy rain possible
8°
15
Light rain shower
10°
16
Patchy rain possible
9°
17
Light rain
10°
18
Sunny
9°
19
Patchy rain possible
11°
20
Sunny
11°
21
Sunny
10°
22
Sunny
11°
23
Partly cloudy
10°
24
Sunny
10°
25
Patchy rain possible
9°
26
Partly cloudy
10°
27
Partly cloudy
12°
28
Cloudy
11°
29
Sunny
11°
30
Partly cloudy
12°
31
Sunny
11°

Temperatures trend during March in Dorset

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March weather in Dorset day by day

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February April
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Mar. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 8° /5° 6.6 mm 2
2 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /5° 0.7 mm 2
3 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /5° 0.5 mm 2
4 Mar. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 9° /5° 2.9 mm 2
5 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /7° 0.1 mm 2
6 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /7° 1.5 mm 2
7 Mar. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 10° /7° 1.3 mm 2
8 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /7° 0.2 mm 1
9 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /8° 4.6 mm 2
10 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /7° 2.2 mm 2
11 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /6° 1.8 mm 2
12 Mar. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /5° 4.6 mm 2
13 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /5° 2 mm 2
14 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /4° 1.5 mm 2
15 Mar. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 10° /5° 1 mm 2
16 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 0.5 mm 2
17 Mar. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /7° 3.1 mm 2
18 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /7° 0.1 mm 3
19 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /7° 0.1 mm 2
20 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /7° 0 mm 0.7
21 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /6° 0 mm 0.7
22 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /5° 0 mm 0.7
23 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /7° 0 mm 0.6
24 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /8° 0 mm 0.8
25 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /7° 0.1 mm 2
26 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /6° 0 mm 3
27 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /7° 0 mm 3
28 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /8° 0.1 mm 2
29 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /6° 0 mm 3
30 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /7° 0 mm 3
31 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /7° 0 mm 3
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Dorset in March is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Dorset forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Dorset in March - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Dorset during March?

During March, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 9° and lows near 6°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Dorset during March?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Dorset during March, with a total of 72.6 mm spread over approximately 20 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Dorset in March 2026?

Dorset typically sees 0.34 cm of snowfall during March.

What are the typical wind conditions in Dorset during March?

The average wind speed in Dorset during March is 31 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Dorset water temperatures in March

The average water temperature of the Atlantic Ocean near Dorset in March is 7.3 °C. At the beginning of March temperatures are around 7.2 °C; by the end of the month they stay fairly steady and reach 7.3 °C.

What is the water temperature in Dorset in March?
The average water temperature in Dorset in March is 7.3 °C.
Can you swim in Dorset in March?
Dangerously cold water: hypothermia risk is high. Only experienced cold-water swimmers with proper gear should consider entering.

March rainfall patterns in Dorset

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Dorsets March weather 💧
Typically, Dorset has 20 rainy days in March with a total of 72.6 mm of rainfall.
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