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Exploring Dorchester

The city of Dorchester has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Dorchester include:

• The Winery at Shale Lake
• Beaver Dam State Park
• Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center
• Piney Creek Ravine - State Natural Area
• Carlinville Public Square
• Madison Park
• Timber Lakes Golf Course

When is the Best Time to Explore Dorchester?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Dorchester, you might find this info about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Dorchester are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are May and April, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 12°C and at night it is -5°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 245 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 28°C during the day and 8°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 409 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 30°C and the night-time average is 16°C. Average precipitation for this season is 303 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 19°C and -1°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 255 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Dorchester is 1212 mm.