Heavy rain set to drench Poole today — a 20°C but very wet Saturday
29 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
If you were hoping for a sunny late-August Saturday, today is not going to deliver it. The Met Office is forecasting heavy rain across Poole for Saturday, 29 August, with a 97% chance of rain through the day — about as certain as forecasts get. Temperatures will peak at around 20°C and drop no lower than 16°C overnight, so it is mild enough, just thoroughly wet.
The UV index sits at 4, which is moderate, though given the cloud cover it is unlikely to be a practical concern. Anyone with outdoor plans — whether that is a trip to the beach, a barbecue, or the Saturday market — would be wise to postpone or make firm contingency arrangements.
The timing is particularly unfortunate given the bank holiday weekend, with many visitors in the area. Roads and car parks around the quay and town centre may still be busier than usual despite the weather, so factor in extra time if you are driving. Full Met Office forecast for Poole.
The extended forecast is worth checking ahead of the week — particularly for anyone with the Poole Quay fireworks finale on Friday, 5 September in the diary.