AI-generatedPoole at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 755 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Poole
Poole has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Poole is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Poole
The best time to visit Poole is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is October with 89 mm.
Poole through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Poole in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–18 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Poole in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Poole in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 12–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Poole in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:2918:18
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:08–08:14 · evening 17:33–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:56–07:08 · evening 18:39–18:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Poole compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The sea cools from 17° to 15°. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sea | 17° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Poole in October?
In October, Poole is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Poole.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min07:29 – 18:18
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %78 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Poole
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Poole: score 83 against 52. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in June. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Sea | 15.8° | 14.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 89 mm | 53 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Poole month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January9° · Sea 9° · 2.2 h
In January, Poole is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poole.
Poole in January23February9° · Sea 8° · 3.0 h
In February, Poole is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poole.
Poole in February39March12° · Sea 8° · 4.1 h
In March, Poole is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poole.
Poole in March61April14° · Sea 10° · 6.3 h
In April, Poole is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Poole.
Poole in April79May18° · Sea 12° · 7.2 h
In May, Poole is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Poole.
Poole in May83June20° · Sea 14° · 7.7 h
In June, Poole is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Poole.
Poole in June83July22° · Sea 16° · 7.6 h
In July, Poole is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Poole.
Poole in July81August22° · Sea 18° · 6.7 h
In August, Poole is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Poole.
Poole in August78September20° · Sea 17° · 5.5 h
In September, Poole is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Poole.
Poole in September52October16° · Sea 16° · 3.6 h
In October, Poole is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Poole.
Poole in October32November12° · Sea 13° · 2.6 h
In November, Poole is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poole.
Poole in November20December9° · Sea 11° · 2.0 h
In December, Poole is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poole.
Poole in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Poole
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | 9° | 2° | 9.3° | 2.2 h | 12 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 9° | 2° | 8.4° | 3.0 h | 10 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 12° | 3° | 8.3° | 4.1 h | 10 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 14° | 5° | 9.5° | 6.3 h | 10 | 51 |
| MayMay | 79 | 18° | 8° | 11.5° | 7.2 h | 10 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 20° | 10° | 14.1° | 7.7 h | 10 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 22° | 12° | 16.3° | 7.6 h | 10 | 49 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 22° | 12° | 17.6° | 6.7 h | 10 | 62 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 20° | 10° | 17.4° | 5.5 h | 9 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 16° | 8° | 15.8° | 3.6 h | 13 | 89 |
| NovemberNov | 32 | 12° | 4° | 13.4° | 2.6 h | 12 | 86 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 9° | 2° | 10.9° | 2.0 h | 12 | 79 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
50.71° N, 1.98° W · 6 m · Europe/London
Sea temperature in Poole
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.2 – 16.5 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Poole ranges from 8.3 °C in March to 17.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.0 and 18.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.3° | 8.1° | 10.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.4° | 7.2° | 9.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.3° | 6.9° | 9.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.5° | 8.4° | 10.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.5° | 10.6° | 12.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.1° | 13.4° | 15.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.3° | 15.5° | 17.3° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.6° | 17.0° | 18.5° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.4° | 16.7° | 18.1° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 15.8° | 15.2° | 16.5° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 13.4° | 12.6° | 14.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.9° | 10.2° | 11.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Poole
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Poole, 33 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 13 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Poole: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Poole has about 13 rainy days with 89 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Poole
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 80 min
- Light brown skin
- about 115 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Poole
How breezy and how cloudy Poole is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Poole typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Poole: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Poole
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Poole in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Poole has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 140 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Poole vs Bournemouth
In October the holiday weather in Poole and Bournemouth is about equally good (score 52 vs 48). During the day it is about as warm in Bournemouth as in Poole. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Poole | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Poole ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7Winchester15°52
- 8Glastonbury16°52
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Frequently asked questions about Poole
When is the best time to visit Poole?
The best time to visit Poole is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Poole?
The sea temperature in Poole ranges from 8.3 °C in March to 17.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Poole in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Poole?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Poole?
Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is October with 89 mm. The driest month is July with 49 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Poole get?
Poole gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Poole in?
Poole is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Poole?
Poole has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 80, summer holidays 82, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 19.