What’s the climate like in Bristol?
The current climate of Bristol features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bristol in recent years was 34°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in March 2018.
On average, Bristol gets 1008 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 2,3 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of England? Check out the weather and climate in places like London, Edinburgh, Cornwall, or have a look at other destinations in England.
Best time to visit Bristol?
The best time to visit Bristol for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Bristol. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Bristol
The climate table of Bristol shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 102 | 84 | 70 | 38 | 53 | 47 | 47 | 65 | 81 | 162 | 113 | 146 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0,3 | 1,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,9 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1008 mm per year, averaging 84 mm per month
- Snowfall: 2,3 cm per year
- Driest months: 38 mm in April, 47 mm in June and July
- Wettest months: 162 mm in October, 146 mm in December and 113 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Bristol
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bristol, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bristol
This graph shows how much precipitation Bristol, England, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Bristol
This graph shows how much snow Bristol, England, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bristol
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bristol, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bristol
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bristol, England. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bristol
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bristol, England, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bristol
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bristol, England, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Bristol by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bristol. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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