, with quite cold, rainy winters and mild, relatively rainy summers.
is not very cold, but the sky is often cloudy, the humidity is high and there are periods when the wind blows moderate or strong. The rains are frequent.
Snow is rare, but can occasionally occur. On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to around -6/-7 °C (19/21 °F), but can sometimes drop to lower values. The coldest record is -13.4 °C (7.9 °F) and was set in January 1963.
, temperatures are generally mild or cool. It can also rain, albeit a little less often than in winter.
However, hot periods cannot be ruled out, usually of short duration. The highest record is 34 °C (93.2 °F) and was set in June 1976, July 2006 and August 1990.
to visit Bournemouth is the summer, from June to August, since it is the warmest of the year, although even in this season, it's better to bring a sweatshirt, a light jacket and an umbrella. The month of June is a bit cooler, so you may prefer July and August. September is a good month as well: it's a bit rainier than the summer months, but the temperatures are still pleasant, especially in the first part.
is very cool even in summer, however, on sunny days, when the breeze is not too cool, you can sunbathe.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.4 °C, with a minimum of
1.9 °C and a maximum of
8.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.1 °C in January 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13 °C. However, it reached
14.7 °C in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
9.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.5 °C, with a minimum of
1.8 °C and a maximum of
9.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-11 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13.5 °C. However, it reached
17.8 °C in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.2 °C, with a minimum of
2.8 °C and a maximum of
11.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.2 °C in March 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16 °C. However, it reached
20.9 °C in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.3 °C, with a minimum of
4.3 °C and a maximum of
14.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.5 °C in April 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
25 °C in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
9.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.4 °C, with a minimum of
7.4 °C and a maximum of
17.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.6 °C in May 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
28.5 °C in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
11.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.2 °C, with a minimum of
10.2 °C and a maximum of
20.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.4 °C in June 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
31.3 °C in June 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
13.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.2 °C, with a minimum of
12.1 °C and a maximum of
22.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
4.2 °C in July 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
33.9 °C in July 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
August is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17 °C, with a minimum of
12 °C and a maximum of
21.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
2.5 °C in August 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
33.9 °C in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.6 °C, with a minimum of
9.6 °C and a maximum of
19.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.3 °C in September 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
27.9 °C in September 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.5 °C, with a minimum of
7.4 °C and a maximum of
15.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.1 °C in October 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
23.5 °C in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
8 °C, with a minimum of
4.3 °C and a maximum of
11.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-9.6 °C in November 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16 °C. However, it reached
17.6 °C in November 1996.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
13.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.6 °C, with a minimum of
2.1 °C and a maximum of
9.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-10.4 °C in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13.5 °C. However, it reached
15.1 °C in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
11.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.