The climate in Bristol during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Bristol and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 0.7°C 33.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | -9.5°C 15°F |
Average temperature | -4.4°C 24.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 85 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 6°C 42.8°F |
Humidity | 65% |
Windspeed | 16.9kph 11 mph |
On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bristol with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
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 January 2025.
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Hottest month: | July | 27.8°C 82°F |
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Driest month: | February | 80mm 3.1ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 0.4°C 32.7°F |
Wettest month: | November | 104mm 4.1ins |