When is the best time to go to Bristol
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bristol, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Bristol
Bristol weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bristol are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 118mm | 6.4hrs | 11.3hrs |
The climate in Bristol during January can be summarized as mild and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bristol.
January is in the winter in Bristol and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Bristol with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 116mm | 7.1hrs | 12hrs |
February in Bristol is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bristol.
February is in the winter in Bristol and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bristol with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 136mm | 8.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Bristol is characteristically mild and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bristol.
March is in the spring in Bristol and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bristol with around 136mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 103mm | 10.2hrs | 13.7hrs |
Bristol's weather in April is typically warm and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bristol, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Bristol and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bristol with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 112mm | 10.9hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a damp, humid month in Bristol and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bristol, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Bristol and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bristol with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 146mm | 10.5hrs | 11.3hrs |
June is a wet, humid month in Bristol and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bristol for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Bristol and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bristol with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 186mm | 9.5hrs | 12hrs |
July in Bristol is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bristol for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Bristol and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bristol with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 156mm | 9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Bristol is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bristol for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Bristol and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bristol with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 143mm | 8.7hrs | 13.7hrs |
Bristol's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bristol for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Bristol and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bristol with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Bristol weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 81mm | 8.8hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a a little damp, humid month in Bristol and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bristol, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Bristol and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bristol with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 78mm | 7.4hrs | 11.3hrs |
Bristol's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bristol, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Bristol and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bristol with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 102mm | 6.4hrs | 12hrs |
December in Bristol is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bristol.
December is in the winter in Bristol and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bristol with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Bristol weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 78mm 3.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 10.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 186mm 7.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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