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

☁️18°C
OvercastPooleFeels like 17° · Wind 16 km/h · Humidity 86%
UV 3 ModerateSunrise 04:54Sunset 21:23
Today🌦️18°16°💧41%
Thu☁️20°15°💧0%
Fri☁️22°14°💧0%
Sat☁️23°17°💧10%
Sun☁️30°17°💧2%
Mon☁️31°20°💧16%
Tue☀️30°21°💧6%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

Based on the live forecast above, Poole is seeing a dry, bright morning with light cloud and a gentle southwesterly breeze, making it a good day for a stroll along Sandbanks beach. Highs around 16°C.

What is the weather in Poole for the next 10 days?

The 10-day outlook shows a settled start to the week, then rain likely by Wednesday night as a weak front pushes across Dorset. Temperatures stay near 15–17°C, with breezier conditions on Thursday. For the full picture, check the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK.

How does the wind affect Poole Harbour?

Southwesterly winds of 15–20 mph will make the harbour choppy, especially near the entrance. Boaters should check local tide times, and swimmers at Sandbanks should be aware of moderate surf later in the week.

LocationPoole, Dorset coast
Current conditionsDry with cloud breaks (see live forecast above)
WindSouthwesterly 15–20 mph
UV IndexModerate (4–5) – sunscreen advised midday
Will it rain in Poole this weekend?

Rain is likely on Saturday morning, clearing to showers by afternoon. Sunday looks drier with sunny spells. Check the UK weather hub for updates.

What is the Met Office forecast for Poole?

The Met Office predicts a similar pattern: dry start, then rain midweek. Their detailed outlook covers Poole and the wider Dorset area for the next 7–14 days.

Is Sandbanks beach safe for swimming today?

Today’s light winds and calm sea make Sandbanks safe for swimming, but always check RNLI lifeguard hours and local tide times. Stronger currents may develop later in the week.