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Weymouth weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Weymouth at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 20°
Warmest sea
Aug · 17.3°
Sunshine a year
1,770 h
Rain a year
745 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
0 m

Climate in Weymouth

Weymouth has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while February is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Weymouth is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Weymouth

The best time to visit Weymouth is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The wettest month is October with 85 mm of precipitation.

Weymouth through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Weymouth in spring

Mar – May

20

Poor

  • 10–15 °C by day
  • Sea 10 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Weymouth in summer

Jun – Aug

28

Poor

  • 18–20 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Weymouth in autumn

Sep – Nov

14

Poor

  • 12–19 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 3.9 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Weymouth in winter

Dec – Feb

10

Poor

  • 9–10 °C by day
  • Sea 10 °C
  • 2.3 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

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Weymouth for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

10

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 12°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 15°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 14°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 13°

07:3118:20

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 07:10–08:16 · evening 17:35–18:41
Blue hour
Morning 06:58–07:10 · evening 18:41–18:53

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 Weymouth compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The sea cools from 16° to 15°. The days get 1.8 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high17°14°
Night-time low13°10°
Sea16°15°
Daylight11.7 h9.9 h

What is the weather like in Weymouth in October?

In October, Weymouth is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weymouth.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 50 min07:31 – 18:20
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
71 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+1offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %39 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Weymouth

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Weymouth: score 30 against 10. In August, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in August. August has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Weymouth
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score1030better
Daytime high16°20°
Night-time low12°15°
Sea15.8°17.3°
Sunshine3.7 h6.7 hbetter
Rainy days1310better
Rainfall85 mm63 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Weymouth month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January9° · Sea 10° · 2.1 h

In January, Weymouth is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weymouth.

Weymouth in January
11February9° · Sea 9° · 3.0 h

In February, Weymouth is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °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 54 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weymouth.

Weymouth in February
15March10° · Sea 9° · 4.2 h

In March, Weymouth is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weymouth.

Weymouth in March
22April12° · Sea 10° · 6.3 h

In April, Weymouth is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weymouth.

Weymouth in April
24May15° · Sea 12° · 7.1 h

In May, Weymouth is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weymouth.

Weymouth in May
26June18° · Sea 14° · 7.6 h

In June, Weymouth is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weymouth – and yet one of the best months here.

Weymouth in June
29July20° · Sea 16° · 7.4 h

In July, Weymouth is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weymouth – and yet one of the best months here.

Weymouth in July
30August20° · Sea 17° · 6.7 h

In August, Weymouth is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °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 63 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weymouth – and yet one of the best months here.

Weymouth in August
23September19° · Sea 17° · 5.5 h

In September, Weymouth is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weymouth.

Weymouth in September
10October16° · Sea 16° · 3.7 h

In October, Weymouth is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weymouth.

Weymouth in October
9November12° · Sea 14° · 2.6 h

In November, Weymouth is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °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 79 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weymouth.

Weymouth in November
9December10° · Sea 11° · 1.9 h

In December, Weymouth is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weymouth.

Weymouth in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Weymouth

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°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in February (5°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 16°Night 12°Sea 16°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan99°6°9.6°2.1 h1268
FebruaryFeb119°5°8.7°3.0 h1054
MarchMar1510°6°8.5°4.2 h1052
AprilApr2212°8°9.6°6.3 h1154
MayMay2415°10°11.5°7.1 h1158
JuneJun2618°13°13.9°7.6 h1157
JulyJul2920°15°16.0°7.4 h1050
AugustAug3020°15°17.3°6.7 h1063
SeptemberSep2319°14°17.2°5.5 h852
OctoberOct1016°12°15.8°3.7 h1385
NovemberNov912°9°13.5°2.6 h1279
DecemberDec910°7°11.2°1.9 h1274

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

50.61° N, 2.46° W · 0 m · Europe/London

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Weymouth

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October15.8°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 15.2 – 16.4 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 15.8°8 in 10 years 15.2° – 16.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Weymouth ranges from 8.5 °C in March to 17.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

From October 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 16.7 and 18.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan9.6°8.4°10.5°cold
FebruaryFeb8.7°7.5°9.7°cold
MarchMar8.5°7.2°9.6°cold
AprilApr9.6°8.5°10.5°cold
MayMay11.5°10.5°12.5°cold
JuneJun13.9°13.3°14.8°cold
JulyJul16.0°15.2°16.9°cold
AugustAug17.3°16.7°18.0°fresh
SeptemberSep17.2°16.5°17.9°fresh
OctoberOct15.8°15.2°16.4°cold
NovemberNov13.5°12.7°14.3°cold
DecemberDec11.2°10.4°11.9°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Weymouth

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,770 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 7.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.7 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 34 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.7 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Weymouth, 34 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Weymouth: 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.

Per year
745 mm on 128 days
Wettest month
Oct · 85 mm
Driest month
Jul · 50 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 85 mm

In October, Weymouth has about 13 rainy days with 85 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Weymouth

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Weymouth

How breezy and how cloudy Weymouth 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.

Year average
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 26 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 24 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Weymouth typically peaks at 24 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.

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 62 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 72 %
OctoberCloud cover 71 %Sunshine 3.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Weymouth: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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 Weymouth

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Weymouth 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.

Weymouth has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 30) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    20

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 9 °C
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    24

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    30

    PoorBest holidays

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    10

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 3.7 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    9

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 10 °C
    • 2.0 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
Short trip – train or car is often quicker
Distance
170 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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Weymouth vs Isle of Portland

In October the holiday weather in Weymouth and Isle of Portland is about equally good (score 10 vs 10). During the day it is about as warm in Isle of Portland as in Weymouth. The sea is about equally warm.

Weymouth vs Isle of Portland, in October
in OctoberWeymouthIsle of Portland
Holiday weather score1010
Daytime high16°16°
Sea16°16°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1313
Best timeJun – AugJun – Aug

Through the year

OctoberWeymouth 16°Isle of Portland 16°
WeymouthIsle of Portland
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Ranking

United Kingdom in October: the best places

In October, Weymouth ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Portsmouth16°16°54
  2. 2Wells15°53
  3. 3Poole16°16°52
  4. 4Glastonbury16°52
  5. 5Winchester15°52
  6. 6Salisbury15°51
  7. 7Reading15°51
  8. 8Southampton16°16°50
  9. 24WeymouthThis page16°16°10
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Frequently asked questions about Weymouth

When is the best time to visit Weymouth?

The best time to visit Weymouth is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Weymouth?

The sea temperature in Weymouth ranges from 8.5 °C in March to 17.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Weymouth 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 Weymouth?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Weymouth?

The wettest month is October with 85 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 50 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Weymouth get?

Weymouth gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Weymouth in?

Weymouth is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

Which school holidays are best for Weymouth?

Weymouth has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 30) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 24, summer holidays 30, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 9.