Bristol weather forecast
UK towns · South West England · 51.45°N 2.59°W
Bristol, in South West England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.7°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.4°C. The town sees roughly 1068mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6° | 2.4° | 80mm | 13 |
| Feb | 9.4° | 4° | 100mm | 14 |
| Mar | 10.6° | 4.1° | 88mm | 16 |
| Apr | 13° | 4.5° | 59mm | 10 |
| May | 16.3° | 8.3° | 78mm | 13 |
| Jun | 19.4° | 11.2° | 71mm | 12 |
| Jul | 20.3° | 13.1° | 85mm | 15 |
| Aug | 20.7° | 13.4° | 76mm | 13 |
| Sep | 18.8° | 11.6° | 104mm | 12 |
| Oct | 15° | 9.5° | 128mm | 17 |
| Nov | 11° | 5.9° | 83mm | 13 |
| Dec | 8.6° | 4.2° | 116mm | 16 |
Seasons in Bristol
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Bristol climb from 10.6°C in March to 16.3°C by May, while nights ease from 4.1°C to 8.3°C. The season brings around 225mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 20.1°C, peaking in August at 20.7°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (71mm over ~12 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Bristol gets roughly 16.4 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18.8°C in September to 11°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (128mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.5°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.4°C, daytime high 7.6°C). Expect about 43 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.6 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Bristol compares
| Bristol | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1068mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 164 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 20.1°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.5°C | 3.4°C |
Bristol is almost exactly in line with the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Bristol weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Bristol?
August is typically the warmest month in Bristol, with average daytime highs of 20.7°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 20.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Bristol?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 128mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days. April is typically the driest (59mm).
How much does it rain in Bristol per year?
Bristol receives roughly 1068mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 164 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Bristol?
Winter nights (December–February) in Bristol average around 3.5°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.4°C).
When is the best time to visit Bristol for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Bristol. June is typically the driest of the warm months (71mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 20.7°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 16 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Bristol's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Bristol receives 1068mm of rain a year, almost exactly in line with the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 20.1°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.5°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Bristol?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Bristol averages 164 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (128mm) and April the driest (59mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Bristol?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.