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Swanage Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Swanage varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Swanage experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in August to a chilly 10°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 5°C in February.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Swanage has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 915 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Swanage, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives high rainfall, with an average of 114 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 52 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Swanage Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Swanage, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per average day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Forecast for Swanage

Fri   Jan 31
10°C | 5°C
W 8 m/s
4.4 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

Sat   Feb 01
8°C | 5°C
SE 6 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Sun   Feb 02
7°C | 4°C
S 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Swanage in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Swanage?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Swanage?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Swanage?
    November tops the wettest month list with 114 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Swanage?
    July is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Swanage?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 222 hours of sunshine.

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