Bristol (RI) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (84°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C (37°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) in July to around -5°C (23°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Bristol has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1288 mm (51 in) 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 (5.1 in), and the driest month, August, with 85 mm (3.3 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Bristol Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year