Bristol Weather in December

What's the weather like in Bristol (England) in December 2024?

The climate in Bristol during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Bristol and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Bristol weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.9°C 46.1°F
Nightly temperature 2.4°C 36.2°F
Average temperature 5.1°C 41.2°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 97 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 11.7°C 53°F
Humidity 92%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bristol with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Bristol

Bristol average temperature in December

December rainfall

Bristol average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Bristol average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bristol in December 2024.

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Bristol weather stats

Bristol weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.6°C 69.1°F
Driest month: April 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: June 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 6.9°C 44.4°F
Wettest month: December 97mm 3.8ins
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