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Bristol weather in January

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

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January at a glance

In January, Bristol averages 8°C by day and 2°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

January in Bristol averages a daytime high of 8°C and an overnight low of 2°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is among the three coldest months of the year here. Across the whole year Bristol sees roughly 887 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
8°
2°
Cool
Mar
9°
4°
Cool
Apr
12°
5°
Cool
May
16°
8°
Mild
Jun
19°
10°
Mild
Jul
19°
13°
Mild
Aug
20°
13°
Mild
Sep
18°
11°
Mild
Oct
14°
9°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
11°
6°
Cool
Dec
8°
4°
Cool

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Bristol, scoring 93/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 89. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Bristol in January?
Bristol averages a daytime high of 8°C in January, with overnight lows around 2°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January 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 October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Bristol in January?
The wettest month in Bristol is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 887 mm of precipitation.

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

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