Bristol weather
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 |
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).