Bristol weather in January (Somerset, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Bristol in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Bristol generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 9°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 3°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Bristol in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. This month experiences about 19 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 59 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bristol. 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 January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 59 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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