If you plan to visit Bristol in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +21°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 75 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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August is usually the hottest month of the year in Bristol;
Average weather
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+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bristol has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Bristol in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bristol for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +26°C during the day to a minimum of +11°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +21°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +17°C.
Is Bristol warm or cold in August?
Bristol is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +21°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°C to +13°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is the hottest month in Bristol, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Bristol in August
Bristol weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+21°C
+21°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
+6°C
+6°C
+3°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+34°C
+30°C
Rainfall
67 mm
75 mm
62 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
74%
76%
78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
5
4
3
Cloudy days
9
9
11
Rainy days
16
17
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +21°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 67 mm to 75 mm.Humidity rises from 74% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in July to 4 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bristol in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 Bristol is gradually decreasing during August, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Bristol based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 120 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bristol wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 45% chance of precipitation and 58 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Bristol?
This is the weather in Bristol in August 2023:
1 August
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+21°C
2 August
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+19°C
3 August
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+21°C
4 August
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+19°C
5 August
🌧️
+19°C
6 August
☁️
+20°C
7 August
☁️
+19°C
8 August
🌧️
+19°C
9 August
☀️
+24°C
10 August
☀️
+26°C
11 August
☁️
+24°C
12 August
🌧️
+20°C
13 August
☁️
+19°C
14 August
🌧️
+20°C
15 August
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+23°C
16 August
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+24°C
17 August
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+23°C
18 August
🌧️
+22°C
19 August
🌧️
+21°C
20 August
☁️
+22°C
21 August
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+23°C
22 August
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+22°C
23 August
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+24°C
24 August
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+23°C
25 August
🌧️
+18°C
26 August
🌧️
+19°C
27 August
☁️
+18°C
28 August
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+19°C
29 August
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+17°C
30 August
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+19°C
31 August
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+17°C
In August 2023 Bristol had 5 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Bristol climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Bristol in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+12°C) and the highest in 2014 (+16°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 525 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2079 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bristol in August:
Is August a good time to visit Bristol?
It’s always a good time to visit Bristol, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bristol in August?
August has mild temperatures in Bristol. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Bristol rainy in August?
Bristol is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bristol in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bristol in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bristol, 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.