Bristol (RI) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Bristol Rhode Island experiences a bit more rainfall than the average city in the US, however on average there are still 200 sunny days per year.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Bristol. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Bristol has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1288 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Bristol has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 130 mm, and the driest month, August, with 85 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Bristol. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bristol.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 73%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Bristol in the United States of America
During the months of May, June and September 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 130 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.
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