Best Time to Visit Bristol

Bristol
Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, May. Jul is warmest (21.5°C high); Jan is rainiest (90 mm).
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Bristol weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan7.72.4901.2
Feb7.82.1602.2
Mar10.13.4694
Apr12.64.5546.1
May16.47.5597.9
Jun19.210.4668.4
Jul21.512.7508.1
Aug21.112.6716.9
Sep18.210.5805
Oct14.47.8832.8
Nov10.74.8851.5
Dec8.53.4890.9

Average high temperature

Jan 8°
Feb 8°
Mar 10°
Apr 13°
May 16°
Jun 19°
Jul 22°
Aug 21°
Sep 18°
Oct 14°
Nov 11°
Dec 9°

Best months by activity

Overall: JulJunAugMay

Beaches: Jul

Hiking: JulMayJunApr

Sightseeing: JulJunAugMay

Bristol quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bristol?

Jul, Jun, Aug, May.

What is the rainiest month?

Jan, about 90 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 21.5°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.