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Bristol Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 3°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Bristol?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bristol?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bristol?
    October tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bristol?
    March is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bristol?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 219 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Bristol

    Thu   Nov 21
    4°C | 0°C
    E 14 km/h
    1.4 mm
    broken clouds and sleet

    broken clouds and sleet

    Fri   Nov 22
    6°C | 1°C
    W 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    14°C | 2°C
    S 40 km/h
    21 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain