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Major city · United Kingdom

Weymouth

Give Weymouth 2 nights: one full day for the beach and Nothe Fort, one for Portland or the Jurassic Coast. Day-trippers: arrive by 10:00, leave after 18:00.

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Weymouth is a seaside resort on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, about halfway along the World Heritage coastline. It works as a 2-night base for the beach, the old harbour and the Isle of Portland, or as a day trip from Bournemouth or Dorchester. The beach and town are walkable; Portland and the coast path need a bus, bike or car.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
Jun–Sep for beach weather; May and Sep for fewer crowds
avoid Jul–Aug school holidays (busiest and priciest); Nov–Feb (many attractions closed)
Airports
BOH · LHR · LGW
Nights
2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

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Emergency numbers for Weymouth111 ▾
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Weymouth, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • BeerPint of beer£4–6 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi)check£8–12 (≈ US$11–16)
  • Metro or bus rideBus single farecheck£2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Museum or sight ticketAttraction entry (Nothe Fort, Sea Life, Bennetts)check£6–20 (≈ US$8–30)
  • Budget bedHostel or guest-house bed, a night, per person£30 (≈ US$40)
  • Mid-range bedB&B or hotel double room, a night, per room£130 (≈ US$180)
  • High-end bedB&B or hotel double room, a night, per room£220 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £95 (≈ US$130) · High £160 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Jurassic Coast (World Heritage Site)Weymouth Beach and EsplanadeNothe FortIsle of PortlandGeorgian seafront
Airports
BOH Bournemouth Airport (About 1 h by car; limited routes) · LHR London Heathrow (About 2.5–3 h by car; train via London Waterloo) · LGW London Gatwick (About 3 h by car; train via London)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  7. Jul

    Care

    21°C (70°F)

  8. Aug

    Care

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Jun (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Weymouth: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

13 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

9 rd

Jun

19°C (66°F)

12°C (54°F)

8 rd

Jul

21°C (70°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

14°C (57°F)

9 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

6°C (43°F)

13 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The centre, beach and harbour are walkable in 10–15 min. First buses serve the area; route 501 runs an open-top bus to Portland Bill in season. Taxis are plentiful and cheap; Weyline is one local firm. A car helps for Portland, Lulworth and Abbotsbury.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Isle of Portland

go

Door to door: About 30–45 min

A354 south by car, or First bus; open-top 501 in season

Portland Bill, the castle and the sailing academy; a half or full day.

Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Car via A353; limited bus in season

Steep walk down to Durdle Door; wear grippy shoes.

Corfe Castle

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Car via A353 and A351; train to Wareham then bus

Village, castle ruins and steam railway; a full day.

Lyme Regis

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Car via A35 and A3052; X53 bus along the coast

Fossils on the beach and the Cobb; combine with Charmouth.

Bournemouth

caution

Door to door: About 1 h

Train from Weymouth, about 50 min

Better as a separate base than a day trip.

Poole

caution

Door to door: About 50 min

Train from Weymouth, about 40 min

Harbour and Brownsea Island; long for a day trip.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

The Esplanade / seafront

Georgian B&Bs and guest houses facing the beach; 5 min walk to town and station.

Town centre (St Mary St / St Thomas St)

Pubs, shops and restaurants; walkable to beach and harbour.

Harbour / Brewers Quay

Quieter, near Weymouth Museum and Hope Square; good for evenings.

Preston / Bowleaze Cove

Caravan parks and holiday villages; 5–10 min drive from town.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
£75–120 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
High
£130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B or hotel double room1 × 2 nights × £130£260
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £95£380
Train from London Waterloo, both ways2 × £90 · check£180
First bus day ticket2 × £6 · check£12
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£85
Trip total≈ £234 per person per day, bed included£937≈ US$1,300

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Weymouth excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Fish and chips£10–16 (≈ US$14–25)
Pint of beer£4–6 (≈ US$6–8)
Taxi, 5 kmcheck£8–12 (≈ US$11–16)
Bus single farecheck£2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
Attraction entry (Nothe Fort, Sea Life, Bennetts)check£6–20 (≈ US$8–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Weymouth is a safe seaside town; the main issues are busy nightlife on weekends, strong currents and cold water at the beach, and uneven stones on the coast path.
  • Beach and harbour get very busy in July–August; book beds early.
  • Some attractions (Tudor House, Weymouth Museum, Bennetts Water Gardens) have limited or seasonal hours: check before you go.
  • Sea wall repairs affected the Seafeast festival in 2025; confirm 2026 dates before planning around it.
  • Parking near the beach is pay-and-display and fills up on sunny weekends.

Emergency numbers

NHS non-urgent
111
Police non-urgent
101

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Emergency

  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies in Weymouth; the US Embassy is in London, and most countries' embassies are in London.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Train Weymouth → London Waterloo: about 2 h 45 min–3 h, advance fares from about £20 (≈ US$30) (check)
  • Bus Weymouth → Portland: about 30 min, £2–3 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
  • Taxi in town: £8–12 (≈ US$11–16) for 5 km (3.1 mi) (check)

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  • Excuse me / Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry
  • Thank you — Thank you
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?

Weymouth is in England; English is the only language you need.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Weymouth. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep for beach weather; May and Sep for fewer crowds · avoid Jul–Aug school holidays (busiest and priciest); Nov–Feb (many attractions closed) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for BOH and LHR: last train times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Esplanade, town centre, harbour and Brewers Quay, Preston and Bowleaze.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Nothe Fort, Tudor House, Weymouth Museum, Sea Life) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Jurassic Coast and Portland day-trip fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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