Sunny and hot in Poole today: what to make of a 29°C Sunday
9 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Poole is in for one of the warmest days of the summer so far, with the Met Office forecasting a high of 29°C and near-wall-to-wall sunshine throughout the day. The overnight low sits at a comfortable 15°C, and the chance of any rain is just 3%, so plans made for outdoors are very unlikely to be disrupted.
The UV index is rated at 7 — classed as high — which means sun cream, a hat and staying in the shade during the hottest part of the afternoon (roughly noon to 3 pm) is genuinely worth doing, especially for children and anyone who burns easily.
Poole Quay, Sandbanks and Canford Heath are all likely to be busy. If you're heading to the beach, early morning or early evening are the quieter windows. Parking at Sandbanks fills quickly on days like this, so cycling or catching the bus in are worth considering if those options work for you.
Dogs can overheat rapidly in direct sun, and pavement temperatures on a day this warm can scorch paws — early-morning and late-evening walks are the kindest approach. Keep water topped up wherever you are, and check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours who may struggle in the heat.