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The best time to visit Bournemouth

Month-by-month climate averages for Bournemouth, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Bournemouth is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.

Bournemouth is warmest in June (highs near 20°C) and coldest in January (lows around 3°C), with roughly 1066 mm of precipitation across the year and October the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Bournemouth forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Bournemouth weather by month

what to expect in Bournemouth through the year

Here is Bournemouth's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Bournemouth by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
11°
Cool
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
10°
Mild
Jun
20°
12°
Mild
Jul
20°
14°
Mild
Aug
20°
14°
Mild
Sep
19°
13°
Mild
Oct
16°
11°
Mild
Wettest
Nov
12°
Cool
Dec
11°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Bournemouth?
The most comfortable time to visit Bournemouth is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Bournemouth?
June is the warmest month in Bournemouth, averaging highs near 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Bournemouth?
January is the coldest month in Bournemouth, with lows around 3°C.
When is the rainy season in Bournemouth?
The wettest month in Bournemouth is usually October, out of roughly 1066 mm of precipitation across the year.

Bournemouth month by month