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Bristol in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bristol in September 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Bristol in September, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +19°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 62 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

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bristol has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Bristol in September

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

Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +8°C during the night, the temperature in September averages around +22°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +18°C.

Is Bristol warm or cold in September?

Bristol is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

September is one of the warmest months in Bristol, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bristol in September

Bristol weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+21°C+19°C+15°C
Min. temperature
+6°C+3°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+30°C+26°C
Rainfall
75 mm62 mm92 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
76%78%82%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
433
Cloudy days
91110
Rainy days
171518
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +21°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +19°C. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 75 mm to 62 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in August to 3 in September.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Bristol in September 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 Bristol is gradually increasing during September, going from 1 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Bristol based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 57% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 113 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September 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 September in Bristol?

This is the weather in Bristol in September 2023:
1 September
☁️
+21°C
2 September
☁️
+23°C
3 September
☁️
+26°C
4 September
☀️
+30°C
5 September
☀️
+29°C
6 September
☁️
+29°C
7 September
☁️
+29°C
8 September
☁️
+28°C
9 September
☁️
+28°C
10 September
🌧️
+26°C
11 September
☁️
+22°C
12 September
☁️
+20°C
13 September
☁️
+20°C
14 September
☁️
+20°C
15 September
☁️
+23°C
16 September
🌧️
+18°C
17 September
🌧️
+18°C
18 September
🌧️
+17°C
19 September
🌧️
+18°C
20 September
☁️
+18°C
21 September
🌧️
+17°C
22 September
☀️
+16°C
23 September
☁️
+17°C
24 September
☁️
+19°C
25 September
☁️
+21°C
26 September
☁️
+20°C
27 September
☁️
+19°C
28 September
☁️
+17°C
29 September
☀️
+18°C
30 September
☁️
+18°C
In September 2023 Bristol had 4 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Bristol in September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Bristol?

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

Can you sunbathe in Bristol in September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Bristol in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bristol in September, 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.

Monthly weather in Bristol

Source of the data

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.