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Bristol weather in May (Virginia, United States of America)

What kind of weather does May bring to Bristol? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Bristol is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 25°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night.

Precipitation

Bristol in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bristol, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 91 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Bristol, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.