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Bournemouth in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bournemouth in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bournemouth, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Bournemouth in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Bournemouth in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +48°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 85 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Bournemouth;

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bournemouth has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Bournemouth in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bournemouth for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +52°F with a maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +28°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 56% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +52°F.

Is Bournemouth warm or cold in December?

Bournemouth is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +52°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +43°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Bournemouth:

Climate in Bournemouth in December

Bournemouth weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+52°F+48°F+46°F
Min. temperature
+28°F+25°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+63°F+59°F+57°F
Rainfall
82 mm85 mm75 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
85%86%85%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
211
Cloudy days
111312
Rainy days
171617
Snowy days
001

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +52°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +48°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 82 mm to 85 mm. Humidity rises from 85% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in November to 1 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Bournemouth in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Bournemouth is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Bournemouth based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 174 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Bournemouth, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Bournemouth wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 52% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Bournemouth?

This is the weather in Bournemouth in December 2023:
1 December
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+36°F
2 December
☁️
+44°F
3 December
🌧️
+50°F
4 December
🌧️
+50°F
5 December
☁️
+45°F
6 December
☁️
+48°F
7 December
🌫️
+52°F
8 December
☀️
+53°F
9 December
🌧️
+56°F
10 December
☁️
+56°F
11 December
☁️
+54°F
12 December
🌧️
+54°F
13 December
☁️
+47°F
14 December
☁️
+51°F
15 December
☁️
+51°F
16 December
☁️
+53°F
17 December
☁️
+52°F
18 December
☁️
+55°F
19 December
🌧️
+55°F
20 December
☁️
+52°F
21 December
☁️
+57°F
22 December
☁️
+54°F
23 December
☁️
+54°F
24 December
☁️
+56°F
25 December
🌧️
+55°F
26 December
☀️
+51°F
27 December
🌧️
+54°F
28 December
🌧️
+55°F
29 December
☀️
+53°F
30 December
🌧️
+53°F
31 December
🌧️
+51°F
In December 2023 Bournemouth had 4 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Bournemouth climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Bournemouth in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+53°F) and the highest in 2022 (+61°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 551 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1381 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bournemouth in December:

Is December a good time to visit Bournemouth?

It’s always a good time to visit Bournemouth, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bournemouth in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Bournemouth rainy in December?

Bournemouth is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bournemouth in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bournemouth in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Bournemouth

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bournemouth, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.