Climate Insights for Weymouth

The climate in Weymouth is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 822mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 134mm of rainfall. Weymouth is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are March, February, April, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Weymouth sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 20°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 17°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Weymouth is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 822mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 134mm of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 22mm. That's 112mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Weymouth is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Weymouth, which began on June 21, 2026. Weymouth is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 53 days from now.

The best time to visit Weymouth is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 49mm per month. By contrast, March can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Weymouth based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.