Weymouth and Portland (Dorset) weather

Headline:

Mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain, and rather windy.

Today:

A windy day with coastal gales possible, especially through the afternoon. Mostly cloudy with some rain at first, this turning patchy with some brighter spells developing during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 19 °C.

Tonight:

Cloud thickening as a band of showery rain moves eastwards this evening. Turning drier from the west overnight, with clear spells into Monday morning. Winds ease slightly, although still breezy. Minimum temperature 13 °C.

Monday:

A dry and bright start to Monday with plenty of sunny spells. A few showers developing into the afternoon but staying dry for most. Winds easing through the afternoon too. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

Remaining changeable on Tuesday with showers, perhaps heavy. Heavy rain clearing to sunnier skies on Wednesday, though likely very windy. Less windy, with sunny spells on Thursday. Temperatures above average.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Sun 24 Sep 2023

The end of September is likely to see a mixture of showers, periods of heavier rain and some brief, drier interludes. The wettest conditions are most probable across north-western areas and may be accompanied by spells of strong winds. Elsewhere, it is likely to be calmer, with eastern and south-eastern areas expected to see the best of any dry or bright spells, though this does not discount unsettled weather in these areas. Temperatures are likely close to, or slightly above average, with some mild nights. The changeable theme will likely continue into early October, with settled spells and periods of rain and showers, but there is a chance of a more prolonged period of settled weather, most probable in the southeast, which might also lead to some chillier nights.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 23 Sep 2023

Indications are for a continuation of the changeable conditions early in the period, with some dry and settled conditions interspersed with spells of rain and showers. Further into the month, there is a possibility that unsettled, wet weather may become more common, which could result in southern areas being wetter than usual for the time of year. Northern areas, however, may see slightly less rainfall than usual. It is likely that temperatures will be above average for October, though it may feel chilly overnight in any clear and settled conditions.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 23 Sep 2023