Bournemouth Weather Forecast - Rain, Sun, Snow, Wind, Temperature

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Four day Bournemouth weather forecast, updated daily, plus the current local weather conditions measured 24 hours a day. Shown in a simple to read chart, which includes cloud cover, average rain (precipitation), average sun, maximum air temperature in °C, wind speed in knots and wind direction. The climate predictions are shown in 3 hour intervals. We also provide an informative table showing average monthly temperatures and rainfall for Bournemouth throughout the year.











Bournemouth Weather Has Magical Qualities:
Famous for year round temperate climate and rainfall significantly below the national average. I have often stood on Bournemouth beach and looked back in amazement at the heavy cloud covering the surrounding towns while we have been enjoying lovely sunshine and clear blue skies all day! If you are curious at what the Bournemouth weather is doing right now then take a peek through one of our Bournemouth weather cameras dotted along the coast. The warmest time of year is between May and September, which is when our lovely Bournemouth weather quite often delivers temperatures from 15 - 25°C. The best months for sunset watching are between September and October, which is when the sunsets are at their most colourful.


Bournemouth's Micro Climate:

Bournemouth's unique micro climate is helped in part by the hills of the surrounding area, such as the Purbecks. I'm glad to say that I get a great deal of satisfaction from providing the Bournemouth weather forecast, more often than not it is good news! The best months to enjoy the best of the Bournemouth weather are between May - September, which is when you will enjoy many hot and sunny days, but it is by no means guaranteed even at this time of year. But if you wake up to cloud, don't fret, go make yourself a cup of tea and just wait a little while, there are many times when the Bournemouth weather could be cloudy in the morning but then clearing away by lunch time to give you a lovely sunny afternoon to enjoy on the beach. The coldest months are January - March, you will need to wrap up warm to go outside at this time of year. Quite often there will be frost early in the morning, but because of the mild climate Bournemouth enjoys all year round, it rarely snows. Drive a short distance though in any direction from Bournemouth and you'll probably find there will be thick snow settling everywhere, strange! In Early 2010 the whole country was gridlocked with snow for weeks, Bournemouth was the only place in the country that didn't get any!

Accurate day Bournemouth weather forecast

Best Wind Direction



Sunbathing
N - NW
The cliffs block the wind in this direction


Surfing & SUP
N - NW
The cliffs block the wind in this direction


Windsurf & Kitesurf
S - SW - W
The wind is cross on - cross shore


Kite Flying
E - S - W
Unobstructed wind blows on to the beach





Bournemouth Weather By Season:

The Bournemouth Spring
The temperatures gradually start to rise after the winter period, the birds start singing and all the trees and plants start springing to life. The last 2 - 3 years the Bournemouth weather has had more consistent sunshine at this time of year than in the Summer! The rain can be very heavy when it does put in an appearance though, hence the saying "April showers", and can last for several days. By May you will definitely be going for shorts and t-shirts more often, but it is still a good idea to take a fleece with you as it can still be a bit chilly if the cloud comes through later.
The Bournemouth Summer
The Bournemouth weather in the summer can be glorious, comparable to the Mediterranean! This is the barbecue season. The weather is generally dry and bright with light winds between force 1 - 3. You will still get the odd brief rain shower if you are unlucky but in 2010 it seemed to rain mainly at night when we were all tucked up in bed! The evenings are warm enough to sit outside in trousers, shirt and fleeces. You will need to have the windows open when you go to bed to keep the temperature down to a comfortable level.
The Bournemouth Autumn
The daily temperatures begin to slowly fall, the Bournemouth weather in September still offers many sunny days where you can wear shorts during the day. September is also by far the best month of the year for dramatic sunsets, keen photographers head over to Poole & Christchurch harbours to capture that magical shot. Bournemouth in the Autumn will have more cloudy days with a mix of rain but still pretty mild. This time of year is historically viewed as the windy season by windsurfers and kite surfers, warm blustery winds, on the odd occasion reaching beaufort force 7 - 8.
The Bournemouth Winter
The weather in Bournemouth over the winter period marks a noticeable change in the climate, from January onwards the temperatures significantly drop. There will be plenty of frosty and icy mornings so you will need a ice scraper handy to remove the ice from the windscreen. Bournemouth still enjoys plenty of crisp and sunny days at this time of year with clear blue skies. You will still need to dress in layers to keep warm.

Bournemouth Seasons



 Winter
December - February

Spring
March - May

Summer
June - August

Autumn (Fall)
September - November








Typical Annual Weather For Bournemouth:

Annual Bournemouth weather summary


Award Winning Bournemouth!

Bournemouth voted happiest place to live!
In a 2007 survey by First Direct Bank, Bournemouth was found to be the happiest place in Britain with 82% of people questioned saying that they were happy with their life. A large part of this is down to the unique blend of beach culture and city life all mixed in to one pleasant melting pot.

Bournemouth rain below national average!
Due to where Bournemouth is positioned on the south coast it benefits from a temperate climate, with no extreme highs or lows in temperature throughout the year. Over the last 30 years the mean temperature has been between 10 and 12 °C (50 - 54°F). Average Bournemouth rainfall over the same period (592mm) has been half of the national average (1126mm)! The hottest months are July - August averaging at 12 - 22 °C (54 - 72°F) and the coldest are January - February averaging between 2 - 8°C (36 - 46 °F).

Bournemouth have the most Blue Flag beaches in the UK!
This stunning 7 mile stretch of golden sand has consistently won a string of prestigious blue flag awards for overall quality of the beach experience, more than any other town in the UK. The award acts as a guarantee that the beach and the ocean are amongst the best in the world. These awards have a positive effect on the local economy as the beaches is where most of the tourists will then want to head to enjoy the lovely Bournemouth weather forecast. The sea temperature is also one of the warmest in the UK on top of this.
Atlantic low pressures miss Bournemouth!
90% of the low pressures are born in the Atlantic ocean and then track diagonally from the SW towards the NE of the UK & Ireland. The low pressure then continues to travel diagonally across the country, mainly along the west side of the country in places such as Ireland, Cornwall and Wales, which get the brunt of the storms, finally finishing it's journey in the North sea. Bournemouth sits to the East of this typical weather pattern and often only receives the weaker edge of this system or no effects at all. Have a look at the latest Bournemouth weather forecast and then have a look at Ireland and Wales to compare, you'll see a noticeable difference!











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