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Bournemouth in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bournemouth in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bournemouth, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Bournemouth in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Bournemouth in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +8°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 14 rainy days in the month and around 57 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
57 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bournemouth has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Bournemouth in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bournemouth for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +14°C during the day to a minimum of -5°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +10°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +8°C.

Is Bournemouth warm or cold in February?

Bournemouth is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +5°C to +5°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Bournemouth, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bournemouth in February

Bournemouth weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+8°C+8°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-7°C-6°C-5°C
Max. temperature
+14°C+17°C+22°C
Rainfall
75 mm57 mm58 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
85%83%82%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
121112
Rainy days
171417
Snowy days
110

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +8°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 75 mm to 57 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 1 to 2.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Bournemouth in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Bournemouth is gradually decreasing during February, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Bournemouth based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 25% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 17 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bournemouth wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 52% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Bournemouth?

This is the weather in Bournemouth in February 2023:
1 February
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+11°C
2 February
☁️
+11°C
3 February
☁️
+13°C
4 February
☁️
+10°C
5 February
☀️
+9°C
6 February
☀️
+9°C
7 February
☀️
+8°C
8 February
☀️
+8°C
9 February
☁️
+10°C
10 February
☀️
+9°C
11 February
☁️
+12°C
12 February
☁️
+9°C
13 February
☁️
+9°C
14 February
☀️
+12°C
15 February
☁️
+13°C
16 February
🌧️
+12°C
17 February
☁️
+13°C
18 February
☁️
+12°C
19 February
☀️
+14°C
20 February
☁️
+11°C
21 February
☁️
+9°C
22 February
🌧️
+10°C
23 February
☁️
+8°C
24 February
☁️
+10°C
25 February
☀️
+7°C
26 February
☀️
+8°C
27 February
☁️
+8°C
28 February
☀️
+8°C
In February 2023 Bournemouth had 11 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Bournemouth climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Bournemouth in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 551 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1381 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bournemouth in February:

Is February a good time to visit Bournemouth?

It’s always a good time to visit Bournemouth, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bournemouth in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Bournemouth rainy in February?

Bournemouth is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bournemouth in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bournemouth in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Bournemouth

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bournemouth, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.