Temperatures in January
It's cold in January in Bristol with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 5°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Bristol in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Bristol with cold temperatures, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights close to 4°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 8°C, with nights close to 3°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Bristol will be around 8°C, with nights close to 4°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 102 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 53% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Bristol. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Bristol in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
8°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
9°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
6°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
102 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Is January a good time to visit Bristol?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Bristol. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
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Daily Temperature in January in Bristol
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Bristol, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Bristol
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Bristol, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 17 days of rain in Bristol.
Daily UV Index in January in Bristol
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Bristol, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Bristol Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Bristol, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Bristol Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Bristol, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Bristol
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Bristol. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
