When is the best time to go to Dorking

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dorking, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Dorking weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dorking are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Dorking January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 73mm 1.9hrs 9.7hrs

Dorking's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dorking for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Dorking and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dorking with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Dorking February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 48mm 2.8hrs 11.2hrs

February in Dorking is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dorking for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Dorking and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dorking with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Dorking March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 59mm 3.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Dorking is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dorking for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Dorking and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dorking with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Dorking April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 54mm 5.4hrs 15hrs

Dorking's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dorking.

April is in the spring in Dorking and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dorking with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Dorking May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 58mm 7hrs 16.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Dorking and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dorking, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Dorking and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dorking with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Dorking June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 56mm 7.4hrs 9.7hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Dorking and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dorking, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Dorking and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dorking with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dorking weather in June »

July

Dorking July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 47mm 6.9hrs 11.2hrs

July in Dorking is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dorking, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Dorking and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dorking with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dorking weather in July »

August

Dorking August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 56mm 6.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Dorking is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dorking, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Dorking and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dorking with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dorking weather in August »

September

Dorking September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 66mm 5.3hrs 15hrs

Dorking's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dorking.

September is in the fall / autumn in Dorking and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dorking with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dorking weather in September »

October

Dorking October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 71mm 3.9hrs 16.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Dorking and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dorking for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dorking and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dorking with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dorking weather in October »

November

Dorking November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 73mm 2.6hrs 9.7hrs

The weather in November in Dorking is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dorking for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dorking and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dorking with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dorking weather in November »

December

Dorking December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 75mm 1.7hrs 11.2hrs

December in Dorking is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dorking for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Dorking and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dorking with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Dorking weather stats

Dorking weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.2°C 70.2°F
Driest month: July 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: August 6.7hrs
Coldest month: January 6.4°C 43.5°F
Wettest month: December 75mm 3ins
Warmest sea: August 17°C 62.6°F
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