The best times to visit Blandford Forum for ideal weather are

May 28th to September 2nd

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Blandford Forum Travel Info

Weather in Blandford Forum

Temperature

Average temperatures in Blandford Forum vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 21st percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Blandford Forum, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late July where highs are regularly around 73°F (22.8°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 50.7°F (10.4°C) at night.

Blandford Forum Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Blandford Forum Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Blandford Forum Perceived Temperature (F)

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Blandford Forum Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Blandford Forum Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 47.6 42.1 32.5
Feb 48.2 41.8 32.3
Mar 52.8 44.2 33.2
Apr 58.9 49.3 36.6
May 63.2 54.4 41.8
Jun 68.2 59.3 46.9
Jul 71.2 62.3 49.6
Aug 69.8 61.5 50
Sep 67 57.5 44.3
Oct 60.8 53.3 41
Nov 53.7 47.7 38.1
Dec 48.5 42.7 34.2

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 8.7 5.6 0.3
Feb 9 5.4 0.2
Mar 11.6 6.8 0.7
Apr 14.9 9.6 2.6
May 17.3 12.4 5.4
Jun 20.1 15.2 8.3
Jul 21.8 16.8 9.8
Aug 21 16.4 10
Sep 19.4 14.2 6.8
Oct 16 11.8 5
Nov 12.1 8.7 3.4
Dec 9.2 5.9 1.2

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Blandford Forum are September, June, and then March. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid April. For example, on the week of April 16th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early November with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of November 5th.

When can you find snow in Blandford Forum? Weather stations report very large amounts of snow likely to be deepest around November, especially close to early to mid April. The best time to ski (if at all) in Blandford Forum is often around around December 17th when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Blandford Forum.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Blandford Forum (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 33% 1.6 4
Feb 28% 0.8 3
Mar 19% 4.3 2.2
Apr 19% 19.2 2
May 19% 0 2.2
Jun 17% 0 2.3
Jul 23% 3.5 2.6
Aug 21% 0 2.5
Sep 16% 0 2
Oct 27% 0 3.3
Nov 36% 35.8 4
Dec 27% 15.4 3.4

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 33 4.1 10.2
Feb 28 2 7.6
Mar 19 10.9 5.6
Apr 19 48.8 5.1
May 19 0 5.6
Jun 17 0 5.8
Jul 23 8.9 6.6
Aug 21 0 6.4
Sep 16 0 5.1
Oct 27 0 8.4
Nov 36 90.9 10.2
Dec 27 39.1 8.6

 

Humidity and Wind

Blandford Forum has some extremely humid months, and above average humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is May (67.6% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (83.2%).

Wind in Blandford Forum is usually moderate. The windiest month is January, followed by December and February. January’s average wind speed of around 9.1 knots (10.5 MPH or 16.9 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid January where average top sustained speeds reach 16.5 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Blandford Forum.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 9.1 Gentle breeze 16 Significant breeze
Feb 8.4 Gentle breeze 15 Significant breeze
Mar 8.2 Gentle breeze 15 Significant breeze
Apr 7.5 Gentle breeze 13.8 Significant breeze
May 8.3 Gentle breeze 14.8 Significant breeze
Jun 7.8 Gentle breeze 13.8 Significant breeze
Jul 7.8 Gentle breeze 13.9 Significant breeze
Aug 7.5 Gentle breeze 13.5 Significant breeze
Sep 6.9 Light breeze 13.3 Significant breeze
Oct 7.4 Gentle breeze 13.7 Significant breeze
Nov 8.3 Gentle breeze 15 Significant breeze
Dec 8.7 Gentle breeze 15.6 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 82.5%
Feb 79.7%
Mar 73.2%
Apr 68.8%
May 67.6%
Jun 68.1%
Jul 69.6%
Aug 73%
Sep 74.8%
Oct 79.8%
Nov 82.8%
Dec 83.2%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Blandford Forum?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for the United Kingdom; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 27, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Blandford Forum, the United Kingdom is August, followed by July and May. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Blandford Forum in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is slightly extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 23.7 in December means 23.7% of the tourists vs. August.

 

 

Overall Blandford Forum Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 66.2°F (19°C) and 50.4°F (10.2°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with roughly 6 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see moderate precipitation with 5 to 7 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Blandford Forum, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 68.6°F (20.3°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 5 to 11 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Blandford Forum to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 50.4°F (10.2°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 8 to 10 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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