Dorset Weather

Dorset is famed for its mild climate. Its location as one of the most southerly counties in England confers a high average temperature. However its central position means that it does not experience the more extreme rainfall found in the more westerly parts of the United Kingdom or the cooler winter temperatures in the east.

This equitable climate accounts for some of the unusual wildlife found in the county. The little egret, a species originally found in continental Europe now breeds in Poole Harbour.