Bristol (RI) Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Bristol. Average 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 average around -5°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Providence, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 Miles).
Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Providence, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 Miles).
Daily percentage of sunshine
Data from: Providence, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 Miles).
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Bristol.
Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Providence, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 Miles).
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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