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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 November rain is behind you.

Bournemouth is warmest in June (highs near 19°C) and coldest in January (lows around 3°C), with roughly 885 mm of precipitation across the year and November 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
8°
3°
Cool
Feb
8°
3°
Cool
Mar
10°
5°
Cool
Apr
11°
6°
Cool
May
16°
9°
Mild
Jun
19°
11°
Mild
Jul
19°
13°
Mild
Aug
19°
13°
Mild
Sep
18°
12°
Mild
Oct
15°
10°
Mild
Nov
11°
6°
Cool
Wettest
Dec
10°
6°
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 November rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Bournemouth?
June is the warmest month in Bournemouth, averaging highs near 19°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 November, out of roughly 885 mm of precipitation across the year.

Bournemouth month by month