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Bournemouth, England Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Bournemouth, England?
Bournemouth, England gets 751 mm of precipitation a year over about 154 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 22°C) and January the coldest (average low 1°C).
Oceanic climate
Bournemouth, England has warm summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 9°C in January to 22°C in July. November is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 1° | 9° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 4° | 14° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 11° | 21° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 6° | 16° |
How much rain does Bournemouth get?
Bournemouth gets 751 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 154 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 95% of the UK.
November is the wettest month, with 94 mm. May is the driest, with 42 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 16.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 34 days, to August 3, 2022.
Bournemouth weather by month
Bournemouth weather in January
In January, Bournemouth averages a high of 8°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 84 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 15°C (1973) and the record low is -13°C (1979).
Bournemouth weather in February
In February, Bournemouth averages a high of 9°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 16°C (2024) and the record low is -11°C (1991).
Bournemouth weather in March
In March, Bournemouth averages a high of 12°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 21°C (2012) and the record low is -8°C (1986).
Bournemouth weather in April
In April, Bournemouth averages a high of 14°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 25°C (2003) and the record low is -6°C (1996).
Bournemouth weather in May
In May, Bournemouth averages a high of 17°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 28°C (2012) and the record low is -6°C (2006). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bournemouth weather in June
In June, Bournemouth averages a high of 20°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 34°C (1976) and the record low is -2°C (2004). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bournemouth weather in July
In July, Bournemouth averages a high of 22°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 33°C (1976) and the record low is -1°C (2004). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bournemouth weather in August
In August, Bournemouth averages a high of 22°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 34°C (1990) and the record low is 2°C (2014). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bournemouth weather in September
In September, Bournemouth averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 29°C (2023) and the record low is -1°C (2003). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bournemouth weather in October
In October, Bournemouth averages a high of 16°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 86 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 25°C (2011) and the record low is -6°C (1983).
Bournemouth weather in November
In November, Bournemouth averages a high of 12°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 94 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 18°C (1996) and the record low is -8°C (1978).
Bournemouth weather in December
In December, Bournemouth averages a high of 9°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 16°C (1979) and the record low is -12°C (2004).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Bournemouth
June is the sunniest month in Bournemouth, with estimated sunshine of 41% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 24%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 34% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Bournemouth is sunnier than 84% of the UK.
Humidity peaks in December at 86% and is lowest in April at 74%.
First and last freeze in Bournemouth
The first fall freeze in Bournemouth typically comes around October 19, and the last spring freeze around May 4. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 168 days.
Bournemouth weather records
These records cover BOURNEMOUTH during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Bournemouth station is 34°C, on August 4, 1990. The coldest is -13°C, on January 3, 1979.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 72 mm of precipitation, on February 7, 1982.
27 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Bournemouth
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 9°C and lows near 1°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 14°C and lows near 4°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 10°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 5°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° | 8° | 84 mm | 16 | 85% | 31% | 15° | -13° |
| February | 1° | 9° | 59 mm | 14 | 83% | 28% | 16° | -11° |
| March | 2° | 12° | 53 mm | 13 | 80% | 33% | 21° | -8° |
| April | 3° | 14° | 49 mm | 12 | 74% | 40% | 25° | -6° |
| May | 6° | 17° | 42 mm | 10 | 75% | 39% | 28° | -6° |
| June | 9° | 20° | 46 mm | 10 | 74% | 41% | 34° | -2° |
| July | 11° | 22° | 42 mm | 10 | 75% | 38% | 33° | -1° |
| August | 11° | 22° | 49 mm | 10 | 77% | 37% | 34° | 2° |
| September | 8° | 19° | 59 mm | 12 | 80% | 34% | 29° | -1° |
| October | 5° | 16° | 86 mm | 15 | 84% | 27% | 25° | -6° |
| November | 3° | 12° | 94 mm | 16 | 85% | 30% | 18° | -8° |
| December | 1° | 9° | 88 mm | 16 | 86% | 24% | 16° | -12° |
Station: BOURNEMOUTH, 7 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Bournemouth climate questions
How much rain does Bournemouth get?
Bournemouth gets 751 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 154 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Bournemouth?
November is the wettest month in Bournemouth, with 94 mm. May is the driest, with 42 mm.
How many rainy days does Bournemouth have a year?
Bournemouth has about 154 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 16.
What is the hottest month in Bournemouth?
July is the warmest month in Bournemouth, with an average high of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Bournemouth?
January is the coldest month in Bournemouth, with an average low of 1°C.
What is the record high temperature in Bournemouth?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Bournemouth station is 34°C, set on August 4, 1990. The record low is -13°C, on January 3, 1979.
What is the sunniest month in Bournemouth?
June is the sunniest month in Bournemouth, with estimated sunshine of 41% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Bournemouth?
The first fall freeze in Bournemouth typically comes around October 19. The last spring freeze is around May 4.
What is the best time to visit Bournemouth?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.