Best time to visit Bournemouth

Q: When is the best time to visit Bournemouth?

The best time to visit Bournemouth is May, June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Bournemouth?

The hottest time of year in Bournemouth is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 21°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Bournemouth?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Bournemouth with 90mm on average. There are normally 17 days in December with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Bournemouth?

The sunniest time of year in Bournemouth is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 46% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Bournemouth?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Bournemouth in August when the water temperature reaches 18°C.

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When is the best time to visit Bournemouth?

The best time to visit Bournemouth is May, June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in Bournemouth?

The hottest time of year in Bournemouth is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 70°F.

Which month has the most rain in Bournemouth?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Bournemouth with 3.5 inches on average. There are normally 17 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Bournemouth?

The sunniest time of year in Bournemouth is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 46% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Bournemouth?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Bournemouth in August when the water temperature reaches 64°F.

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The weather guide for England (Bournemouth) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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