City in England

Things to Do in Bristol

Top things to do in Bristol: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☁️ 59°F now🕔 12:29 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 470.000

Things to do in Bristol

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Bristol.

Map of Bristol

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 51°27′16.2″N 2°35′16.4″W (51.4545, -2.5879)

Weather in Bristol right now

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59°F
Overcast · feels like 58°F
Humidity74%
Wind4 mph NNE
Gusts8 mph
UV index1.5 · Low
Cloud cover98%
Pressure1013 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 19 mi
Air quality26 · Good
Sunrise6:05 AM
Sunset8:21 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 56%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:29 PM, Aug 21 local time.

⚠️Fri, Aug 28: damaging gusts to 52 mph.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: damaging gusts to 51 mph.

Best time to visit Bristol

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

Summary

Bristol is a city in England. Bristol is known for street art and the Clifton bridge. It has a population of about 470.000.

Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Bristol with overcast. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 56°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 43%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Bristol is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 92 mi away. Nearby highlights include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, River Thames and British Museum.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is 4.7°F below the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Bristol today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bristol?

Bristol is a city in England. Its coordinates are 51.4545, -2.5879. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Bristol right now?

It is currently 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 74% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Bristol?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Bristol, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Bristol in?

Bristol observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 12:29 PM.

How many people live in Bristol?

Bristol has a population of approximately 470.000.

What is the nearest airport to Bristol?

The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 92 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 106 mi away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 206 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Bristol?

Popular options include Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, River Thames, British Museum, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and Tower of London.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 12:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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