If you plan to visit Bristol in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +15°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 18 rainy days in the month and around 92 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
92 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bristol has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Bristol in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bristol for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +23°C during the day to a minimum of +4°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +16°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +14°C.
Is Bristol warm or cold in October?
Bristol is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +19°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +9°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Bristol:
Climate in Bristol in October
Bristol weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+19°C
+15°C
+11°C
Min. temperature
+3°C
-2°C
-6°C
Max. temperature
+30°C
+26°C
+18°C
Rainfall
62 mm
92 mm
80 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
78%
82%
84%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
2
Cloudy days
11
10
11
Rainy days
15
18
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +19°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 62 mm to 92 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 82%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bristol in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 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 increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Bristol based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 178 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Bristol, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Bristol?
This is the weather in Bristol in October 2023:
1 October
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+21°C
2 October
🌧️
+18°C
3 October
☁️
+17°C
4 October
🌧️
+16°C
5 October
☁️
+18°C
6 October
☁️
+20°C
7 October
☁️
+21°C
8 October
☁️
+23°C
9 October
☁️
+22°C
10 October
☁️
+18°C
11 October
☁️
+19°C
12 October
🌫️
+15°C
13 October
🌧️
+20°C
14 October
☀️
+14°C
15 October
☁️
+12°C
16 October
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+11°C
17 October
☁️
+15°C
18 October
🌧️
+13°C
19 October
🌧️
+17°C
20 October
🌧️
+16°C
21 October
☁️
+13°C
22 October
☁️
+15°C
23 October
☁️
+16°C
24 October
🌧️
+15°C
25 October
☁️
+12°C
26 October
🌧️
+16°C
27 October
🌧️
+14°C
28 October
☁️
+15°C
29 October
☁️
+14°C
30 October
🌧️
+15°C
31 October
🌧️
+14°C
In October 2023 Bristol had 1 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Bristol climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Bristol in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Bristol?
It’s always a good time to visit Bristol, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bristol in October?
October 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 October?
Bristol is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bristol in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bristol in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
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.