City of Bristol Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom in January.

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Bristol Wick

Planning a journey to City of Bristol, the United Kingdom this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in City of Bristol in January

City of Bristol, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in City of Bristol generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Bristol. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across City of Bristol, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 75 mm (3 in) in Bristol.

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Bristol receives around 59 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore City of Bristol by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in City of Bristol - and find the best time to visit. (based on Bristol)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in City of Bristol in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across City of Bristol.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in City of Bristol

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in City of Bristol (January)

Precipitation variation in City of Bristol (January)

Bristol

In January Bristol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
59 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Bristol →

Wick

In January Wick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
59 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Wick →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in City of Bristol, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in City of Bristol in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bristol 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Wick 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

City of Bristol weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom in January?

In January, City of Bristol, the United Kingdom generally has less favorable weather conditions. Bristol sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom in January?

Average temperatures in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom during January range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Bristol.

Does City of Bristol, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom. Bristol averages only about 75 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit City of Bristol, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit City of Bristol, the United Kingdom due to the typically less favorable weather in Bristol.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide excellent weather in Bristol. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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