Skip to main content
checkweather.io
Every UK forecast, compared
CheckWeather UK›Bristol›Best time to visit

The best time to visit Bristol

Month-by-month climate averages for Bristol, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Bristol is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.

Bristol is warmest in June (highs near 20°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 1221 mm of precipitation across the year and September the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Bristol forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Bristol weather by month

what to expect in Bristol through the year

Here is Bristol's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Bristol by season.

Jan
8°
2°
Cool
Feb
10°
4°
Cool
Mar
10°
5°
Cool
Apr
12°
5°
Cool
May
17°
9°
Mild
Jun
20°
11°
Mild
Jul
19°
13°
Mild
Aug
20°
13°
Mild
Sep
19°
12°
Mild
Wettest
Oct
15°
10°
Mild
Nov
11°
6°
Cool
Dec
10°
6°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Bristol?
The most comfortable time to visit Bristol is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Bristol?
June is the warmest month in Bristol, averaging highs near 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Bristol?
January is the coldest month in Bristol, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Bristol?
The wettest month in Bristol is usually September, out of roughly 1221 mm of precipitation across the year.

Bristol month by month

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember