Shaftesbury 14-Day Forecast
Dorset, England
Shaftesbury Outlook (Next 14 Days)
Around Shaftesbury, a breeze at times adds to the feel, with showers moving through with only brief lulls. benefiting from a southerly or continental influence. The air remains pleasant for the time of year.
Across the period ahead, the outlook remains an unsettled pattern overall, with showers returning at times and pleasant temperatures overall. Confidence is naturally strongest in the nearer days; later on, treat it as a guide to the prevailing theme rather than exact timing. As the wider pattern evolves, the detail can adjust between updates, even when the overall direction stays the same. The charts show the clearest signal of how the pattern shifts, with the daily table adding the practical day-by-day context.
Daily Forecast
| Date | High | Low | Condition | Wind | Rain % | Humidity | Visibility | UV | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 4 Jun | 17°C | 11°C | Patchy rain nearby | 33 km/h | 80% | 81% | 9 km | 6 | 04:57 AM | 09:16 PM |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 15°C | 7°C | Patchy rain nearby | 25 km/h | 73% | 74% | 9 km | 5 | 04:56 AM | 09:17 PM |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 17°C | 10°C | Moderate rain | 39 km/h | 91% | 85% | 9 km | 4 | 04:56 AM | 09:18 PM |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 17°C | 8°C | Patchy rain nearby | 25 km/h | 73% | 82% | 9 km | 4 | 04:55 AM | 09:19 PM |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 16°C | 10°C | Patchy rain nearby | 38 km/h | 85% | 82% | 9 km | 3 | 04:55 AM | 09:20 PM |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 14°C | 7°C | Patchy rain nearby | 25 km/h | 73% | 82% | 10 km | 3 | 04:55 AM | 09:21 PM |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 14°C | 10°C | Patchy rain nearby | 33 km/h | 78% | 92% | 8 km | 3 | 04:54 AM | 09:21 PM |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 17°C | 8°C | Patchy rain nearby | 22 km/h | 73% | 79% | 10 km | 3 | 04:54 AM | 09:22 PM |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 18°C | 11°C | Patchy rain nearby | 26 km/h | 73% | 79% | 10 km | 3 | 04:54 AM | 09:23 PM |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 17°C | 9°C | Patchy rain nearby | 37 km/h | 75% | 81% | 10 km | 3 | 04:53 AM | 09:23 PM |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 13°C | 11°C | Patchy rain nearby | 45 km/h | 90% | 89% | 9 km | 3 | 04:53 AM | 09:24 PM |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 18°C | 8°C | Patchy rain nearby | 19 km/h | 7% | 77% | 10 km | 3 | 04:53 AM | 09:24 PM |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 15°C | 8°C | Patchy rain nearby | 25 km/h | 80% | 87% | 10 km | 3 | 04:53 AM | 09:25 PM |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 15°C | 14°C | Patchy rain nearby | 24 km/h | 96% | 98% | 9 km | 3 | 04:53 AM | 09:25 PM |
Temperature Trend
Rain Probability
Wind Speed
UV Index
Forecast context and reference links
For Shaftesbury, the forecast is best read as a combination of short-range detail and broader regime. The first few days carry the highest timing confidence, while later periods describe direction and pattern.
- England Climate for regional patterns and seasonal tendencies.
- UK Climate Overview for a national baseline and how regions compare.
- England for location browsing and regional navigation.
How to interpret confidence
For how forecast reliability changes with lead time, see Forecast Confidence. For transparency on how WeatherEngland sources and updates data, see Methodology.
Background guides
- UK Weather Patterns
- UK Seasonal Weather
- UK Weather Hazards
- UK Weather Safety
- UK Jet Stream
- UK Microclimates
Glossary support
Start with the Weather Glossary. Useful terms for this page include Jet Stream, Air Mass, Zonal Flow, Atmospheric Blocking, Weather Front, and Pressure Trend.
FAQ
What is the outlook for Shaftesbury over the next 14 days?
The 14-day guidance for Shaftesbury points to Patchy rain nearby featuring frequently, with day-to-day details changing as systems move through. Temperatures hold fairly steady overall. Typical range: highs up to 18°C, lows down to 7°C. Rain-risk signal: 96% at peak (13 higher-risk days). Wind: a windiest-day signal around 45 km/h. UV: peaks around 6 on brighter days. Use days 1–5 for practical planning; beyond that, treat it as guidance on the broader direction.
How reliable is the two-week outlook for Shaftesbury?
In UK conditions, day-to-day details can shift as Atlantic systems wobble north or south. Treat the first few days as planning-grade, and the second week as guidance on the broader pattern.
Does the Shaftesbury forecast include hourly weather today?
Yes. The page includes hourly detail for the immediate period and a daily breakdown for the wider outlook. Hourly precision drops off faster than daily trends, so keep an eye on updates.
Are temperatures rising or falling in Shaftesbury over the next 14 days?
Across the next two weeks in Shaftesbury, Temperatures hold fairly steady overall. The clearest signal is in the highs/lows chart: look for whether the lines drift up, down, or stay broadly level.
What does the ‘headline condition’ mean in the Shaftesbury forecast?
It is the day’s most likely overall weather type (for example, rain, cloud or sunshine) based on the dominant signal. Short-lived changes can still occur, so use the daily table and charts to see wind peaks and rain-risk windows.