The Great Globe Monument
Large Victorian globe exhibit at coastal museum
The Great Globe at a Glance#
Tips for Visiting The Great Globe#
- Head to Durlston Country Park in the early morning or late afternoon for the best light on the Great Globe and much quieter cliff‑top walking conditions than mid‑summer weekends.
- Combine the globe visit with the Durlston visitor centre and coastal footpaths - many people see the globe briefly and miss the interpretive panels, inscriptions and the panoramic viewpoints along the Jurassic Coast walk.
- Check visitor centre opening times before you go; seasonal hours vary and the centre provides context, maps and the best walking routes to reach the Great Globe without unnecessary backtracking.
Weather & Climate near The Great Globe#
Climate
Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 4°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (814 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 32
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 3° | 94 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 68 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 3° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 11° | 5° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 5.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 8° - 14° | 11° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.3h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 16.2h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 20° | 16° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.3h |
| September | Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 12° | 86 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 6° | 92 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 100 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 7.9h |
