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.

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Bristol (Somerset), the United Kingdom. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

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.

No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.