Weather radar Bristol
Real-time precipitation radar · England · United Kingdom
Bristol climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Bristol shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 7.9° | 9.8° | 11.8° | 13.9° | 17.3° | 20.7° | 22.1° | 21.7° | 19.4° | 15.8° | 11.6° | 9.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | 2.4° | 4.6° | 5° | 5.4° | 9.4° | 12.2° | 14° | 13.6° | 11.9° | 10° | 6.2° | 5.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 67 | 66 | 68 | 56 | 78 | 51 | 70 | 52 | 94 | 103 | 86 | 84 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Sunshine hours | 120 | 127 | 204 | 277 | 323 | 326 | 323 | 287 | 221 | 173 | 130 | 83 |
| Humidity | 88% | 85% | 81% | 75% | 77% | 75% | 75% | 77% | 83% | 86% | 88% | 89% |
Best time to visit Bristol
The best time to visit Bristol is typically June. In this month the average high is 20.7°C, precipitation is 51 mm and sunshine duration is 326 hours. The annual average high is 15.1°C, total annual precipitation is 875 mm (145 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2594 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bristol
How up to date is the weather radar for Bristol?
The weather radar for Bristol is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Bristol?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Bristol: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Bristol?
The thunderstorm potential for Bristol is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Bristol.
What is the climate like in Bristol?
Bristol has an annual average high of 15.1°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 22.1°C), the coldest January (avg low 2.4°C). The wettest month is October with 103 mm, the driest June with 51 mm. Total annual precipitation is 875 mm (145 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2594 hours.
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