When is the best time to go to Bournemouth?

When is the best time to go to Bournemouth? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Bournemouth are June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January, February and March
  • The rainiest months are October, November and December
  • September is the best month for swimming


Annual weather in Bournemouth

For full information about the climate and weather in Bournemouth a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 43°F/49°F
3.3in
February 43°F/49°F
2.9in
March 43°F/50°F
2.1in
April 45°F/56°F
1.9in
May 52°F/59°F
2.1in
June 58°F/65°F
2.4in
July 59°F/68°F
2.3in
August 59°F/68°F
2.8in
September 58°F/65°F
2in
October 54°F/61°F
4.3in
November 49°F/54°F
4in
December 45°F/50°F
3.6in


Weather and climate in Bournemouth

Bournemouth enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Bournemouth is 58°F (ranging from 49°F in january to 68°F in july). Annual rainfall is 33.5in, with a minimum of 1.9in in april and a maximum of 4.3in in october.
  • Between january and march the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 63°F.
  • From april to may the climate is not good, but still OK. The temperature rises to 59°F and it rains about 2.1in each month.
  • From june to september the climate is good. The temperature rises to 65°F and it rains about 11% of the time in september.
  • In the month of october the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 54°F and it rains about 4.3in each month.
  • From november to december the climate is bad. In average, on the morning it is 47°F and it rains about 21% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Bournemouth

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Bournemouth: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Bournemouth

Find out when Bournemouth has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Bournemouth

  • Very low season in Bournemouth
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Bournemouth
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, May, November and December.
  • High season in Bournemouth
    The number of visitors to Bournemouth is high in: June, September and October.
  • Peak season in Bournemouth
    The largest number of tourists visiting Bournemouth is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Bournemouth month by month



Best time for low prices in Bournemouth

Average prices of hotels in Bournemouth month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Bournemouth. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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