Shaftesbury weather

The Shaftesbury weather guide shows monthly weather averages (including daytime and night-time temperatures, rainfall and hours of sunshine) for holidays in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England in 2026/2027.

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Shaftesbury weather averages

Check the Shaftesbury weather averages for each month of the year including maximum daytime and minimum night-time temperatures, monthly rainfall, number of days with rain and average daily hours of sunshine for Shaftesbury, Dorset, England.

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Shaftesbury weather by month

Check the weather for Shaftesbury, Dorset, England for a particular month by selecting from the list below. This gives the best indication of what to expect from the weather months in advance.

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

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Shaftesbury weather in January

The average maximum daytime temperature in Shaftesbury in January is a cold 7°C (45°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Shaftesbury during January.

• 7
  7°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 17
  17 days with some rainfall
• 1
  1°C min night temperature
• 90
  90 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 90 mm (3.5 inches) of rain normally falls in Shaftesbury during January with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Shaftesbury weather in February

The average maximum daytime temperature in Shaftesbury in February is a cold 7°C (45°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Shaftesbury during February.

• 7
  7°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 14
  14 days with some rainfall
• 1
  1°C min night temperature
• 68
  68 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 68 mm (2.7 inches) of rain normally falls in Shaftesbury during February with rain falling on 14 days of the month.

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Shaftesbury weather in March

The average maximum daytime temperature in Shaftesbury in March is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Shaftesbury during March.

• 10
  10°C max day temperature
• 4
  4 hours of sunshine per day
• 17
  17 days with some rainfall
• 3
  3°C min night temperature
• 75
  75 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 75 mm (3 inches) of rain normally falls in Shaftesbury during March with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Shaftesbury weather in April

The average maximum daytime temperature in Shaftesbury in April is a cool 12°C (54°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 4°C (39°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Shaftesbury during April.

• 12
  12°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 13
  13 days with some rainfall
• 4
  4°C min night temperature
• 60
  60 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 60 mm (2.4 inches) of rain normally falls in Shaftesbury during April with rain falling on 13 days of the month.

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Shaftesbury weather in May

The average maximum daytime temperature in Shaftesbury in May is a comfortable 16°C (61°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 7°C (45°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in Shaftesbury during May.

• 16
  16°C max day temperature
• 6
  6 hours of sunshine per day
• 13
  13 days with some rainfall
• 7
  7°C min night temperature
• 60
  60 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 60 mm (2.4 inches) of rain normally falls in Shaftesbury during May with rain falling on 13 days of the month.

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Shaftesbury weather in June

The average maximum daytime temperature in Shaftesbury in June is a comfortable 19°C (66°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 9°C (48°F). You can expect on average 7 hours of sunshine a day in Shaftesbury during June.

• 19
  19°C max day temperature
• 7
  7 hours of sunshine per day
• 12
  12 days with some rainfall
• 9
  9°C min night temperature
• 65
  65 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 65 mm (2.6 inches) of rain normally falls in Shaftesbury during June with rain falling on 12 days of the month.

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Shaftesbury weather in July

The average maximum daytime temperature in Shaftesbury in July is a comfortable 21°C (70°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 12°C (54°F). You can expect on average 7 hours of sunshine a day in Shaftesbury during July.

• 21
  21°C max day temperature
• 7
  7 hours of sunshine per day
• 12
  12 days with some rainfall
• 12
  12°C min night temperature
• 54
  54 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 54 mm (2.1 inches) of rain normally falls in Shaftesbury during July with rain falling on 12 days of the month.

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Shaftesbury weather in August

The average maximum daytime temperature in Shaftesbury in August is a comfortable 21°C (70°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 12°C (54°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in Shaftesbury during August.

• 21
  21°C max day temperature
• 6
  6 hours of sunshine per day
• 13
  13 days with some rainfall
• 12
  12°C min night temperature
• 73
  73 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 73 mm (2.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Shaftesbury during August with rain falling on 13 days of the month.

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Shaftesbury weather in September

The average maximum daytime temperature in Shaftesbury in September is a comfortable 18°C (64°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Shaftesbury during September.

• 18
  18°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 13
  13 days with some rainfall
• 10
  10°C min night temperature
• 78
  78 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 78 mm (3.1 inches) of rain normally falls in Shaftesbury during September with rain falling on 13 days of the month.

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Shaftesbury weather in October

The average maximum daytime temperature in Shaftesbury in October is a comfortable 14°C (57°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 7°C (45°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Shaftesbury during October.

• 14
  14°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 16
  16 days with some rainfall
• 7
  7°C min night temperature
• 85
  85 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 85 mm (3.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Shaftesbury during October with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Shaftesbury weather in November

The average maximum daytime temperature in Shaftesbury in November is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 4°C (39°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Shaftesbury during November.

• 10
  10°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 17
  17 days with some rainfall
• 4
  4°C min night temperature
• 89
  89 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 89 mm (3.5 inches) of rain normally falls in Shaftesbury during November with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Shaftesbury weather in December

The average maximum daytime temperature in Shaftesbury in December is a cool 8°C (46°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 2°C (36°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Shaftesbury during December.

• 8
  8°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 17
  17 days with some rainfall
• 2
  2°C min night temperature
• 104
  104 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 104 mm (4.1 inches) of rain normally falls in Shaftesbury during December with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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