Swanage

What is the climate like in Swanage?

The best time to visit Swanage is typically June – August, with trip comfort peaking in July (7.3/10). Swanage is warmest in August, when daily highs average 65°F (18°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 44°F (7°C). The wettest month is typically October and the driest is July; the year sees roughly 38 in (960 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJune – August — comfort peaks in July (7.3/10)
• Warmest monthAugust — average high 65°F (18°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 44°F (7°C)
• Wettest monthOctober (5.1 in (129 mm))
• Driest monthJuly (1.7 in (42 mm))
• Annual precipitation38 in (960 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromSwanage, 1 km away (1959-2026)