Bristol weather in May
Long-run climate averages for Bristol, England in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In May, Bristol averages 16°C by day and 8°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.
May in Bristol averages a daytime high of 16°C and an overnight low of 8°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. 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 averagesHere 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.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Bristol, scoring 94/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 82. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .