New Forest
New Forest is a national park, royal forest, and pasture in Hampshire. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is one of the 124 sights of the United Kingdom featured on this site. It is ranked 70th among the country's sights for how often it is looked up on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 20 °C. The wettest period occurs between October and December, with monthly rainfall exceeding 100 mm. June and July are among the driest months, with about 11 rainy days each.
Bournemouth Airport is the nearest airport, located 18 km away, while Bristol Airport is 96 km from the area. New Forest is 126 km from London. Travelers can combine a visit with nearby sites such as Salisbury Cathedral, Osborne House, Winchester Cathedral, or Stonehenge.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 96 | 69 | 74 | 60 | 59 | 56 | 54 | 57 | 75 | 113 | 113 | 108 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
