Bristol Weather Forecast
Bristol weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 56°F (13°C) in Bristol with overcast. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 56°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 25%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - 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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 65°F is 6.5°F above the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 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.
Active alerts for Bristol
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Weather in Bristol right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:27 PM, Oct 1 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Bristol
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 56° | 25% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 54° | 53% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light rain | 64° / 58° | 8% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 49° | 2% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 58° | 0% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 55° | 18% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 50° | 18% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 47° | 14% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 47° | 26% · 0,4 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 49° | 23% · 0,4 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 46° | 19% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 46° | 25% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 45° | 29% · 0,7 in | 24 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 48° | — · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
Climate in Bristol month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 36° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 41° | 4,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 40° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 43° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 64° | 49° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 68° | 55° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 73° | 58° | 1,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 72° | 57° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 64° | 53° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 49° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 51° | 43° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 42° | 5,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Bristol
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Air quality and pollen in Bristol
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
Explore Bristol
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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 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 3 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 1:27 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 1, 2026 at 1:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
