Full rainbow over the bay to welcome in March

After weeks of rain, the sun finally came out in Swanage today, but it wasn’t long before there was a hail storm which created an amazing full rainbow over Swanage Bay.

This stunning panoramic image was shot by a local amateur photographer, whose quick thinking captured the rainbow before it disappeared, minutes later.

Advertisement 

Sunshine and showers

Sunshine and showers are expected to continue into the start of the week in Swanage, with a daytime temperature of around 9 degrees celsius.

Share this story

Contact us

Do you have anything to add to this story?

We like to keep everything up-to-date, so if you know more, please help us by getting in touch.

Advertisement 

Top stories

Swanage Railway confirms trial train service to Wareham and cost of fare Following long delays and false starts,, a trial rail service is to run between Swanage and the mainline at Wareham from April to September 2023. 2 weeks ago Sandbanks Ferry returns to Dorset with new Cornish paint job 1 month ago Historic Swanage pub saved from bankruptcy 1 month ago What’s on in Swanage: Festival line-up for 2023 1 month ago Second home owners ‘unhappy’ over Dorset Council’s tax plan 3 weeks ago

Most recent

Better breathing clinics expand in Purbeck to meet ‘desperate need’ A new clinic to help those with breathlessness has been launched at Wareham Hospital by a hospice charity, following the success of its clinic at Swanage Hospital. 22 hours ago Sandbanks Ferry toll to increase for vehicles 2 days ago Long weekend of steam at Swanage Railway for spring gala 2 days ago BBC Antiques Roadshow to come to Swanage 3 days ago Swanage RNLI rescue motor cruiser with engine failure 4 days ago