Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5 °C | 9.8 °C | 13 days | Unfavourable season |
| February | 9.2 °C | 8.8 °C | 12 days | Unfavourable season |
| March | 10.4 °C | 8.6 °C | 14 days | Unfavourable season |
| April | 12.9 °C | 9.7 °C | 9 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| May | 16.1 °C | 11.8 °C | 12 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| June | 19.3 °C | 14.5 °C | 10 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| July | 20.9 °C | 16.8 °C | 9 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| August | 20.6 °C | 18 °C | 11 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| September | 18.8 °C | 17.7 °C | 11 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| October | 15.4 °C | 16.1 °C | 14 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| November | 11.8 °C | 13.8 °C | 12 days | Unfavourable season |
| December | 10.2 °C | 11.2 °C | 13 days | Unfavourable season |
Nearby in July
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Safety
No advisory published for this destination.
Health
CDC level 2 notice: Polio (global)
Vaccines · hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; hepatitis A and polio depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. No entry requirement.
Malaria · None.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Poole in July?
The sea averages 16.8°C in July — too cold for most swimmers.
How hot is Poole in July?
Expect 20.9°C in the afternoon and 14.5°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Poole in July?
Around 9 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 29% of days.