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Climate in Bournemouth (England)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Climate chart - Bournemouth
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.

Bournemouth

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, that of the warmest month (July) is of 17,2 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Bournemouth - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
Temperatures (°C)
MonthMinMaxMean
January1,98,85,4
February1,89,25,5
March2,811,57,2
April4,314,39,3
May7,417,512,4
June10,220,315,2
July12,122,317,2
August1221,917
September9,619,514,6
October7,415,611,5
November4,311,88
December2,19,25,6
Year6,415,210,75

Precipitation amounts to 835 millimeters per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 50 millimeters in the driest months (May, June, July, August) to 100 millimeters in the wettest ones (October, November, December) Here is the average precipitation.
Bournemouth - Average precipitation
MonthRain (mm)Days
January8513
February6510
March6511
April559
May509
June508
July508
August507
September659
October10013
November10013
December10012
Year835120

The sea temperature ranges from 8,5 °C in February, March to 17 °C in August, September. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Bournemouth - Sea temperature
MonthTemperatures (°C)
January9,5
February8,5
March8,5
April9,5
May11
June13,5
July15,5
August17
September17
October15,5
November13,5">
December11,5
Year12,6

There are on average around 1780 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Bournemouth - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January265
February385
March4130
April6,5190
May7225
June7,5230
July7,5235
August6,5210
September5,5165
October3,5115
November2,580
December260
Year4,91780

Bournemouth - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


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.
Cold thermometer iconOn 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.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C. However, it reached 14,7 °C in January 2003.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 85 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 35 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Sea iconThe 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C. However, it dropped to -11 °C in February 2012.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13,5 °C. However, it reached 17,8 °C in February 2019.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 65 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Sea iconThe 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn 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.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C. However, it reached 20,9 °C in March 2012.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 65 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Sea iconThe 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn 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.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C. However, it reached 25 °C in April 2003.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Sea iconThe 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C. However, it dropped to -2,6 °C in May 2010.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24,5 °C. However, it reached 28,5 °C in May 2012.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 50 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Sea iconThe 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn 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.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26,5 °C. However, it reached 31,3 °C in June 2020.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 50 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 25 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sun iconThere 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.
Sea iconThe 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C. However, it dropped to 4,2 °C in July 2015.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C. However, it reached 33,9 °C in July 2006.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 50 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 55 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Sea iconThe 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn 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.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27,5 °C. However, it reached 33,9 °C in August 2003.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 50 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Sea iconThe 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn 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.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C. However, it reached 27,9 °C in September 2004.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 65 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Sea iconThe 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn 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.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19,5 °C. However, it reached 23,5 °C in October 2011.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 100 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Sea iconThe 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn 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.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C. However, it reached 17,6 °C in November 1996.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 100 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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.
Sea iconThe 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.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C. However, it dropped to -10,4 °C in December 2010.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13,5 °C. However, it reached 15,1 °C in December 2015.
Rain iconPrecipitation 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.
Sun iconThere 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.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 11,4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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