Bristol, United Kingdom Weather

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62°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 61° · High 74° / Low 59°
Wind
9 mph
Humidity
93%
0 Low
Updated 1 min ago

Bristol hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 74°F (24°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 68°F (20°C).

Now
34%
5 AM
32%
6 AM
49%
6:15 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
53%
8 AM
41%
9 AM
78%
10 AM
54%
11 AM
38%
12 PM
36%
1 PM
29%
2 PM
41%
3 PM
37%
4 PM
37%
5 PM
60%
6 PM
56%
7 PM
23%
8 PM
37%
8:08 PM
Sunset
9 PM
76%
10 PM
31%
11 PM
20%
12 AM
28%
1 AM
37%
2 AM
39%
3 AM
39%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
61°
Wind
9 mph
ENE · gusts 22 mph
Humidity
93%
Pressure
29.77 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
86% chance today

Bristol weather tomorrow (Friday, August 28)

Tomorrow in Bristol looks mist, with a high of 64° and an overnight low of 55°. There is a 85% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

High / Low
64° / 55°
Precipitation
85%
Sunrise / sunset
06:17 AM / 08:06 PM

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Bristol 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Mist
High 64° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 85%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 67° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Light rain shower
High 69° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 84%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 69° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 32%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 68° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Sunny
High 68° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 66° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 89%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Overcast
High 68° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 69° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 47%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Overcast
High 62° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 24%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Overcast
High 64° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Overcast
High 64° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 51%
Wed, Sep 9 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 68° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 88%

About the weather in Bristol

Set in United Kingdom, Bristol works through an oceanic year: July afternoons near 69°F (21°C), January afternoons near 46°F (8°C), and about 36.9 inches (938 mm) of precipitation between them.

Bristol weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 69°F (21°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 46°F (8°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 92°F (33°C) high · 20°F (-6°C) low
  • Wettest month: December (15 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.0 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: oceanic
  • Annual swing: 12°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 6°C
  • Snow: about 2 days a year
  • Average humidity: 82%

Temperatures through the year

January is the coolest month, with highs of 46°F (8°C) and lows near 36°F (2°C). At its warmest, in July, Bristol runs to 69°F (21°C) in the afternoon and back to 56°F (13°C) by dawn. Precipitation concentrates in December - 3.9 inches (100 mm) on 15 days - and thins out by April.

Rain, sun and snow

Relative humidity averages 82% across the year, more humid than 92% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. Days and nights are about 6°C apart on average - narrower than about 87% of the cities we track. Sunshine averages 7.4 hours a day over the year - duller than all but 5% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, peaking in June at 11.0 hours. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 92°F (33°C) and the lowest daily minimum 20°F (-6°C).

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring in Bristol is mild, with daytime highs averaging 56°F (13°C) and nights around 42°F (6°C); rain falls on around 38 of the 90 days.

Summer (June through August)

Through summer, Bristol settles into easy warmth: 68°F (20°C) by day, 55°F (13°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 38 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.5 hours of sun a day.

Fall (September through November)

Fall is crisp but comfortable here - highs near 58°F (14°C), nights near 47°F (9°C), and rain falls on around 40 of the 90 days.

Winter (December through February)

Winter in Bristol is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 47°F (8°C) and nights around 38°F (3°C); rain falls on around 40 of the 90 days.

Average temperatures in Bristol by month

Monthly averages for Bristol based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 46° 36° 13 2.8 in 4.0 h/day 88%
February 48° 38° 12 2.9 in 5.1 h/day 84%
March 50° 39° 15 3.3 in 6.5 h/day 82%
April 55° 40° 10 2.0 in 9.3 h/day 77%
May 61° 47° 12 2.8 in 10.6 h/day 77%
June 67° 53° 12 2.7 in 11.0 h/day 77%
July 69° 56° 13 2.8 in 10.9 h/day 76%
August 68° 56° 13 3.2 in 9.6 h/day 79%
September 65° 52° 13 3.4 in 8.1 h/day 81%
October 58° 48° 14 3.8 in 6.0 h/day 85%
November 51° 42° 14 3.3 in 4.2 h/day 87%
December 48° 40° 15 3.9 in 3.2 h/day 89%

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Common questions

How often does it rain in Bristol?
About 156 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 36.9 inches (938 mm). That works out at roughly 6.0 mm on an average wet day.
Which month is warmest in Bristol?
July, averaging 69°F (21°C) by day and 56°F (13°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 92°F (33°C).
How warm is Bristol on average?
51°F (11°C) across all twelve months - about 57°F (14°C) by day and 46°F (8°C) after dark.
What is the best month to go to Bristol?
The best time to visit Bristol is generally April to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 64°F (18°C), with rain on about 12 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
When does it rain most in Bristol?
December, at 3.9 inches (100 mm) over about 15 days. April is the driest month, at 2.0 inches (51 mm).
Is there snow in Bristol?
Yes - about 2 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated March.
How much do temperatures drop at night in Bristol?
By about 6°C on an average day - a narrower day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In July that means 69°F (21°C) down to 56°F (13°C).
What is the coldest month in Bristol?
January, with highs of 46°F (8°C) and lows near 36°F (2°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 20°F (-6°C).