Weather in Bristol Today

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Current temperature in Bristol: 20°C (68°F). Overcast. Today's high 20°C (68°F), low 15°C (59°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
20°
Overcast
RealFeel® 19°C
57%Comfortable
Rain probability: 14%
High20°
Low15°
9km/hWWind fromWest· Max 14
Light Breeze · Gusts 30 km/h
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Overcast
Fri, Sep 112:30 PMDay
12h 55m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:38 AMDawn 6:08 AM
Daylight remaining5h 2mNoon 1:06 PMTotal 12h 55m
Sunset7:34 PMDusk 8:03 PM
NowOvercast+20°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
✅ Good for OutdoorsAQI 24 · Good

Air quality and UV are both favourable great conditions for a walk, run, or outdoor activity.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
9 km/h
W · Light Breeze · Max 14 km/h
Humidity
57 %
Comfortable
UV Index
2
Moderate
Visibility
10 km
Excellent
Pressure
1011 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
11°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

20°C+1° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 19°C.

23 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-28: 23°C23°2026-08-29: 22°C22°2026-08-30: 22°C22°2026-08-31: 21°C21°2026-09-01: 22°C22°2026-09-02: 20°C20°2026-09-03: 23°C23°2026-09-04: 19°C19°2026-09-05: 21°C21°2026-09-06: 26°C26°2026-09-07: 19°C19°2026-09-08: 19°C19°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

✅ Good for Outdoors

UV index is 2 today — low. Minimal sun protection is needed for most outdoor activity.

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity at most points during the day today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Bristol?

The hottest month in Bristol is typically July, with daytime highs averaging around 21°C (70°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 13.6°C (56°F).

What is the coldest month in Bristol?

The coldest month in Bristol is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around 2.3°C (36°F) and daytime highs near 7.5°C (46°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Bristol have a rainy season?

Bristol doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. December is the wettest month on average (about 106 mm), while April is the driest (about 55 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Bristol?

The best time to visit Bristol is typically June to August, when daytime highs average a comfortable 20.3°C (69°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 71 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Bristol's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Bristol's air quality index (AQI) is 24, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.