Bristol Weather Forecast
Bristol weather: 59°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Bristol
No snow is in the current forecast window for Bristol.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Bristol
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 55° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 59° | 4% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 59° | 35% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 61° | 42% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 68° / 59° | 63% · 1,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 69° / 58° | 85% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 61° | 67% · 0,5 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 58° | 74% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 53° | 56% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 59° | 40% · 0,6 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 55° | 40% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 64° / 53° | 40% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 60° | 41% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 59° | 49% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
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 | 70° | 56° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 65° | 53° | 5,6 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 59°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 65% and wind is 5 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 10:33 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 August 23, 2026 at 10:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
