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When is the best time to visit Bristol?
In general the best time to visit Bristol is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Bristol in different months
This is the average weather in Bristol for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +21°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 144 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 92 mm in October.
Climate in Bristol
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Bristol for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +14°C | +19°C | +22°C | +28°C | +29°C | +34°C | +35°C | +34°C | +30°C | +26°C | +18°C | +16°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +8°C | +10°C | +13°C | +16°C | +19°C | +21°C | +21°C | +19°C | +15°C | +11°C | +8°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -12°C | -8°C | -5°C | -2°C | +1°C | +4°C | +6°C | +6°C | +3°C | -2°C | -6°C | -12°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 84 | 81 | 78 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 78 | 82 | 84 | 85 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 80 | 58 | 63 | 61 | 66 | 62 | 67 | 75 | 62 | 92 | 80 | 87 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Bristol during the whole year:
The hottest month in Bristol is August with average maximum temperature going up to +21°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +3°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Bristol looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Bristol is December with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Bristol during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 66 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 18 rainy days and 92 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Bristol during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bristol:
What is the hottest month in Bristol?
The hottest month in Bristol is August with average maximum temperature of +21°C.
What is the coldest month in Bristol?
The coldest month in Bristol is January with minimum temperatures of +3°C.
Is Bristol worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Bristol could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Bristol?
if you're looking to visit Bristol when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, December, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 58 mm of rain.
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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.