Dawlish, Devon Weather
About Dawlish, Devon
Salt-sprayed air and the rhythmic pulse of the tides define the coastal character of Dawlish. It lies 2.7 miles north-north-east of Teignmouth (from Teignmouth: bearing 25°T, OS grid SX 960 768), and is situated north-north-east of Holcombe village. The Great Western Railway line clings precariously to the red sandstone cliffs, a feat of Victorian engineering that transformed a quiet fishing hamlet into a bustling Victorian resort. While tourism remains the primary engine of the local economy, the town retains a steady, unpretentious industry that survives long after the summer crowds have retreated. The light here reflects off the sea with a particular brilliance, casting a warm, ochre glow upon the rugged coastline that has withstood the relentless erosion of the English Channel for centuries.
Dawlish Water flows with a gentle persistence through the centre of the landscape, feeding the ornamental lawns where the famous black swans drift with regal indifference. Visitors often wander toward the Manor Grounds to find shade, or perhaps contemplate the geological history preserved within the Dawlish Cliffs Sssi, where the strata reveal deep temporal layers. The cultural identity of the place is punctuated by the annual Carnival, a tradition that brings a spirited vibrancy to the streets and momentarily interrupts the quietude of the seaside promenade. Famous individuals such as the composer Leslie Bricusse were once inspired by these surroundings, finding a creative stillness that the sea provides in abundance. The atmosphere remains grounded, defined more by the salt on the railings and the distant calls of gulls than by any desire for grandeur.
Flight conditions near Dawlish. Data source: locating…
Live animated radar for Dawlish and surroundings — RainViewer.
EUMETSAT Meteosat imagery over the British Isles — updated every 15 minutes.
About This Dawlish, Devon Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dawlish, Devon, England, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, real-time aviation weather (METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport), precipitation radar and Meteosat satellite imagery. Public safety alerts are sourced from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS), covering wind, rain, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm and extreme heat warnings. Coastal tide gauge readings are sourced from the Environment Agency National Tide Gauge Network in near real-time (15-minute updates), with marine wave and sea surface temperature data from the Open-Meteo Marine API. Soil temperature, soil moisture and evapotranspiration data are provided for agricultural planning in this town. Live river level data is sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring API. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Dawlish includes coordinates 50.581916, -3.469589, in the county of Devon, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Dawlish is available on the Dawlish map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Devon weather hub.
Weather data is sourced from the Met Office and the open-source Open-Meteo API, whose ensemble includes the Met Office UKMO model. Severe weather warnings come from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS). River level and tidal data are sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring and National Tide Gauge Network APIs. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate shown where no reporting station is in range. Radar is provided by RainViewer and satellite imagery by EUMETSAT. All data updates automatically on every page visit.