Yellow thunderstorm warning
Information on update: Warning area has been expanded east a little, wind gusts as a hazard have been removed and the start time brought forward by 1 hour. A broad band of thunderstorms and heavy rain will move north across England and Wales on Thursday, perhaps becoming slow mov…
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).
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.
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).