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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Daily Press UK weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

🌤️23°C
Mainly clearWeymouthFeels like 25° · Wind 9 km/h · Humidity 58%
UV 6 HighSunrise 05:18Sunset 21:14
Today☁️23°16°💧2%
Sun☁️21°15°💧29%
Mon☀️24°14°💧0%
Tue26°13°💧0%
Wed☁️27°13°💧0%
Thu☁️24°15°💧28%
Fri25°13°💧4%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

Check the live forecast above for Weymouth’s current conditions, then use this page to understand what drives the town’s coastal weather and how to plan around it. We explain the local patterns so you can interpret the data with confidence.

What makes Weymouth’s weather different from inland Dorset?

Weymouth sits on the Jurassic Coast, so its weather is heavily moderated by the English Channel. This means cooler summers and milder winters compared to places like Dorchester, just a few miles inland. The sea breeze often strengthens in the afternoon, making it feel fresher on the beach, but it can also bring low cloud or “sea fog” that lingers when inland areas are clear. The live forecast above will show you whether that coastal influence is dominant today.

How reliable are long-range forecasts for Weymouth?

For a 10-day outlook, the Met Office’s global model gives a good indication of general trends—pressure systems moving in from the Atlantic—but local detail becomes less certain after day five. If you are checking the weather in Weymouth for 10 days, treat day six onwards as a broad guide. For a 14 day weather forecast for Weymouth, or even a Weymouth weather forecast 21 days, the signal is mostly about whether high or low pressure is likely to dominate. The BBC Weather Weymouth 14 days and BBC Weather Weymouth 7 days Met Office feeds all draw from the same Met Office data, so you can rely on consistency between them.

Coastal moderationSea keeps Weymouth 2–3°C cooler in summer and 1–2°C warmer in winter than inland Dorset.
RainfallAnnual average around 700–800 mm, lower than the UK average, with spring often the driest season.
WindPrevailing south-westerlies bring the strongest gusts; the bay can funnel wind along the seafront.
SunshineOne of the sunnier spots in the UK, averaging around 1,700 hours per year.
Is the BBC Weather Weymouth forecast the same as the Met Office one?

Yes, the BBC uses Met Office data for its forecasts. Checking Met Office weather Weymouth directly will give you the same core information, though the BBC’s presentation may differ slightly.

What is the best way to check the weather in Weymouth for 10 days?

Use the live forecast above or visit the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK page. For a longer view, a 14 day weather forecast for Weymouth or 21 days should be treated as a trend indicator, not a day-by-day promise.

Why does Weymouth sometimes get fog when Dorchester is clear?

This is sea fog, caused by warm, moist air passing over the cooler sea surface. It can sit over Weymouth for hours while BBC Weather Dorchester shows clear skies just five miles inland.

For more local outlooks, see our UK weather hub or check forecasts for Bristol Weather and Sheffield Weather.