Bristol, United Kingdom Weather

United Kingdom 🇬🇧 · Local time 11:01
59°
Partly Cloudy Feels like 52° · High 62° / Low 53°
Wind
11 mph
Humidity
62%
1 Low
Updated 8 min ago

Bristol hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 62°F (17°C) is about 3°F (2°C) below the typical September high of 65°F (18°C).

Now
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
15%
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
18%
7:23 PM
Sunset
8 PM
20%
9 PM
21%
10 PM
22%
11 PM
24%
12 AM
22%
1 AM
31%
2 AM
38%
3 AM
39%
4 AM
38%
5 AM
36%
6 AM
42%
6:48 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
54%
8 AM
76%
9 AM
39%
10 AM
43%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
52°
Wind
11 mph
NW · gusts 16 mph
Humidity
62%
Pressure
30.15 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
18% chance today

Bristol weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)

Tomorrow in Bristol looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 64° and an overnight low of 54°. There is a 72% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 16 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

High / Low
64° / 54°
Precipitation
72%
Sunrise / sunset
06:48 AM / 07:21 PM

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Bristol 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 62° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 18%
Thu, Sep 17 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 64° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 72%
Fri, Sep 18 Friday
Overcast
High 64° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 45%
Sat, Sep 19 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 66° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 75%
Sun, Sep 20 Sunday
Overcast
High 69° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Mon, Sep 21 Monday
Sunny
High 73° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Tue, Sep 22 Tuesday
Sunny
High 74° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Wed, Sep 23 Wednesday
Overcast
High 73° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 14%
Thu, Sep 24 Thursday
Overcast
High 75° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 14%
Fri, Sep 25 Friday
Sunny
High 70° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Sat, Sep 26 Saturday
Sunny
High 68° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sun, Sep 27 Sunday
Overcast
High 61° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Mon, Sep 28 Monday
Overcast
High 58° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 14%
Tue, Sep 29 Tuesday
Overcast
High 63° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 9%

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).