Dawlish, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Dawlish is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 15,264. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 15,264 |
| Population Density | 56 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.5812°, -3.4664° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.9 inches (860 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dawlish
Dawlish is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 15,264. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Dawlish
Dawlish has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1296 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 274.9 sq mi (712.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5812°N, 3.4664°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 34 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in |
Dawlish has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.9").
Schools in Dawlish
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Dawlish College | - | - | - | - |
| Orchard Manor School | - | - | - | - |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dawlish
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Soundart Radio | diy, experimental | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Torbay Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Plymouth | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sid Valley Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Phonic FM | alternative, community | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Dawlish
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopsteignton Museum | ||||
| Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre | ||||
| Britannia Museum | ||||
| Brixham Battery | ||||
| Brixham Heritage Museum | ||||
| Budlake Old Post Office | ||||
| Crediton Museum | ||||
| Dartmouth Museum | ||||
| Dawlish Museum | ||||
| Dinosaur World | ||||
| Exeter's Underground Passages | ||||
| Exmouth Museum | ||||
| Fairlynch Musuem | ||||
| History Box | ||||
| Kelly Mine | ||||
| Museum of Contemporary Art | ||||
| Newcomen Engine | ||||
| Newton Abbot Museum | ||||
| Rora House | ||||
| Royal Albert Memorial Museum | ||||
| Sidmouth Museum | ||||
| Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum | ||||
| Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum | ||||
| Teign Heritage Centre | ||||
| The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum | ||||
| The Timehouse | ||||
| Topsham Museum | ||||
| Torquay Museum | ||||
| Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum | ||||
| Totnes Museum | ||||
| Tuckers Maltings | ||||
| Whimple Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Dawlish
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Budleigh Salterton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chudleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crediton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dawlish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Exmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingskerswell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsteignton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Abbot Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottery St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paignton Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinhoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sidmouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Luke's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Teignmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Topsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torquay Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Totnes Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dawlish
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churston Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Exeter Farmers Market | |||||
| Farm Shop | |||||
| Indoor market | |||||
| Newton Abbot Indoor Market | |||||
| Scala Hall | |||||
| Sidmouth Market | |||||
| Town Square |
Hotels in Dawlish
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dawlish
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dawlish
18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Dawlish
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Dawlish
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Dawlish
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dawlish
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Dawlish
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Dawlish
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bays Brewery | ||||
| Black Tor Brewery | ||||
| Crossed Anchors Brewery | ||||
| Crossed Anchors Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Gray's Devon Cider | ||||
| Hunters Brewery | ||||
| Hunts Devon Cider | ||||
| New Lion Brewery And Taproom | ||||
| Platform 5 Brewing | ||||
| Powderkeg Brewery | ||||
| Sandford Orchards | ||||
| Teignmouth Brewery | ||||
| Teignworthy Brewery | ||||
| The Buckland Brewers | ||||
| The Exeter Brewery & Taphouse | ||||
| Topsham Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Yarde Cider |
Stadiums & Teams in Dawlish
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dawlish
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | - | Medium Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bolt Head Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brent Tor Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Halwell Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Lea Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Chinnock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private) | - | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tracy Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warren Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Well Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dawlish
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dawlish Post Office | |
| Exeter Road Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dawlish
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of St Agatha | |
| Dawlish Baptist Church | |
| Dawlish Christian Spiritualist Church | |
| Dawlish Methodist Church | |
| Dawlish United Reformed Church | |
| Hope Church | |
| Luscombe Chapel | |
| St George | |
| St Gregory the Great | |
| St Mary's Church Hall |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Dawlish?
Dawlish has a population of 15,264 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dawlish?
Dawlish has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.
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