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When is the best time to visit Bournemouth?
In general the best time to visit Bournemouth is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July - August.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Bournemouth in different months
This is the average weather in Bournemouth for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 195 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 91 mm in October.
Climate in Bournemouth
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Bournemouth for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +57°F | +63°F | +72°F | +77°F | +82°F | +86°F | +86°F | +90°F | +82°F | +73°F | +63°F | +59°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +46°F | +46°F | +48°F | +52°F | +57°F | +63°F | +66°F | +66°F | +63°F | +59°F | +52°F | +48°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°F | +21°F | +23°F | +27°F | +32°F | +41°F | +46°F | +45°F | +41°F | +34°F | +28°F | +25°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 85 | 83 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 84 | 85 | 86 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 75 | 57 | 58 | 52 | 55 | 54 | 50 | 59 | 57 | 91 | 82 | 85 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Bournemouth during the whole year:
The hottest month in Bournemouth is August with average maximum temperature going up to +66°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +41°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Bournemouth looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Bournemouth is December with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 79%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Bournemouth during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 50 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 18 rainy days and 91 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Bournemouth during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is March with approximately 0 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bournemouth:
What is the hottest month in Bournemouth?
The hottest month in Bournemouth is August with average maximum temperature of +66°F.
What is the coldest month in Bournemouth?
The coldest month in Bournemouth is January with minimum temperatures of +41°F.
Is Bournemouth worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Bournemouth could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Bournemouth?
if you're looking to visit Bournemouth when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, December, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 50 mm of rain.
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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, 2023.
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.