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Bristol weather in August

Long-run climate averages for Bristol, England in August, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

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August at a glance

In August, Bristol averages 20°C by day and 13°C at night. The wettest month is usually September.

August in Bristol averages a daytime high of 20°C and an overnight low of 13°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is among the three warmest months of the year here. Across the whole year Bristol sees roughly 1221 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Bristol forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

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
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
20°
11°
Mild
Jul
19°
13°
Mild
Aug
20°
13°
Mild
Sep
19°
12°
Mild
Wettest
Oct
15°
10°
Mild
Nov
11°
Cool
Dec
10°
Cool

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Bristol, scoring 92/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 82. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Bristol in August?
Bristol averages a daytime high of 20°C in August, with overnight lows around 13°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is August a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in Bristol in August?
The wettest month in Bristol is usually September. Across the year the city sees roughly 1221 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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