City of Bristol Weather in May

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

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Bristol Wick

Are you planning a trip a to City of Bristol, the United Kingdom in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in City of Bristol in May

City of Bristol, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in City of Bristol generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Bristol.

For specific regional insights in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 73 mm (2.9 in) in Bristol.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Bristol sees close to 199 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in City of Bristol (May)

Precipitation variation in City of Bristol (May)

Bristol

In May Bristol generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
199 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
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Wick

In May Wick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
199 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Wick →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bristol 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Wick 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

City of Bristol weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across City of Bristol, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of Bristol averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Bristol peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in May, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Bristol averages just 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for City of Bristol, the United Kingdom.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit City of Bristol, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Bristol. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit City of Bristol, the United Kingdom is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Bristol. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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