Bristol Weather in May

What's the weather like in Bristol (Virginia) in May 2024?

The climate in Bristol during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in Bristol and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Bristol weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.8°C 74.8°F
Nightly temperature 10.1°C 50.1°F
Average temperature 16.9°C 62.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 101 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 16.4°C 61.5°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bristol with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Bristol

Bristol average temperature in May

May rainfall

Bristol average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Bristol average rain in May

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 May 2024.

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Bristol weather stats

Bristol weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: October 71mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: April 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.1°C 43°F
Wettest month: July 112mm 4.4ins
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