Climate normals · 1970–2000
Dorchester Climate
Dorchester is a city in United States (MA) with a population of about 97,826. Its average annual temperature is 10.3°C (51°F), with roughly 1137 mm of rain per year.
10.3°C
Avg Temp
1137
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Dorchester Climate
Dorchester has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F) and receives about 1137 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.3°C
Avg Temp
1137
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / 28° | 102 mm |
| February | -1° / 30° | 88 mm |
| March | 3° / 38° | 104 mm |
| April | 9° / 47° | 96 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 86 mm |
| June | 20° / 67° | 87 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 83 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 94 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 92 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 97 mm |
| November | 6° / 44° | 106 mm |
| December | 1° / 33° | 102 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Dorchester
The most comfortable months to visit Dorchester are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -7°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Dorchester are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Dorchester, United States has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C and about 1137 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Dorchester average about 29°C (84°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.