Bristol weather in April (Somerset, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Bristol in April? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Bristol includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 14°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C.

Precipitation

Bristol in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 172 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bristol climate page with graphs.

 

Bristol, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 172 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bristol.

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