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Swanage weather in July (Dorset, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Swanage in July? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Swanage the weather in July is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. July is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Swanage in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

With around 222 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, July is one of the better months to visit Swanage. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Swanage climate page with graphs.

 

Swanage, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 222 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Swanage in July?

For visitors traveling to Swanage, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in July.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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