Climate - Bournemouth (England)

The climate of Bournemouth is oceanic, with quite cold, rainy winters and mild, relatively rainy summers.
The city is located on the southern coast of England, in Dorset.
Winter 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.
In summer, 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.

Best Time

The best time 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.
As previously mentioned, the sea is very cool even in summer, however, on sunny days, when the breeze is not too cool, you can sunbathe.

Bournemouth - Climate data

In Bournemouth, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 5.4 °C (41.6 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 17.2 °C (63.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Bournemouth, precipitation amounts to 835 millimeters (32.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 50 mm (2 in) in the driest months (May, June, July, August) to 100 mm (3.9 in) in the wettest ones (October, November, December) Here is the average precipitation.
At Bournemouth, the sea temperature ranges from 8.5 °C (47 °F) in February, March to 17 °C (63 °F) in August, September. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Bournemouth, there are on average around 1780 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Bournemouth - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Bournemouth is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.4 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 1.9 °C (35.4 °F) and a maximum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11.1 °C (12 °F) in January 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 14.7 °C (58.5 °F) in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), 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 17 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Bournemouth is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.5 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 1.8 °C (35.2 °F) and a maximum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11 °C (12.2 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it reached 17.8 °C (64 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), 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 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Bournemouth is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.2 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37 °F) and a maximum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.2 °C (19 °F) in March 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 20.9 °C (69.6 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), 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 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Bournemouth is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.3 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.3 °C (39.7 °F) and a maximum of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -5.5 °C (22.1 °F) in April 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), 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 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9.5 °C (49 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Bournemouth is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) and a maximum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.6 °C (27.3 °F) in May 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 28.5 °C (83.3 °F) in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), 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 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Bournemouth is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.2 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) and a maximum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.4 °C (32.7 °F) in June 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 31.3 °C (88.3 °F) in June 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), 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 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Bournemouth is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 4.2 °C (39.6 °F) in July 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 33.9 °C (93 °F) in July 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), 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 14 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In August, the weather in Bournemouth is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.0 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12 °C (53.6 °F) and a maximum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, it dropped to 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) in August 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 33.9 °C (93 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), 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 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Bournemouth is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) and a maximum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.3 °C (29.7 °F) in September 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 27.9 °C (82.2 °F) in September 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), 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 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Bournemouth is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) and a maximum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.1 °C (22.8 °F) in October 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), 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 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Bournemouth is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.0 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 4.3 °C (39.7 °F) and a maximum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.6 °C (14.7 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) in November 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), 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 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Bournemouth is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.6 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 2.1 °C (35.8 °F) and a maximum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10.4 °C (13.3 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it reached 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), 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 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.