Bristol Weather Forecast
Bristol weather: 61°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Bristol?
Yes - rain is likely in Bristol today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,4 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,4 in against a typical 0,9 in).
16-day forecast for Bristol
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 61° / 49° | 100% · 0,3 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 49° | 22% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 48° | 0% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 46° | 4% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 56° / 44° | 10% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 50° / 45° | 6% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 43° | 0% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 40° | 0% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 44° | 0% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 43° | 2% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 43° | 8% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 38° | 31% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 44° | 18% · 0,3 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 43° | 24% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Bristol
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 2.7°F above the 59°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Gusts to 43 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 57°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 43 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 20 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+00:00). The local time is 5:59 AM.
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 27, 2026 at 5:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
