Bristol Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Bristol is best visited from late spring to early autumn when temperatures hover around 20°C and the number of sunshine hours is at its peak.
During winter, temperatures rarely drop below zero. Like the rest of the UK, rain is prevalent throughout the year.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Bristol. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Bristol has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 868 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Bristol enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 82 mm of precipitation, while in March, Bristol receives about 61 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
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Sunshine over the year
Bristol can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Bristol in the United Kingdom
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 219 hours of sunshine.
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