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Rain,much the same tomorrow

Met Office, the European and the American model agree on a high near 20° in Bristol today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 19°, with a 19% chance of rain.

20°16°
19°13°
21°11°
22°14°
21°13°
21°10°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaysplit ±3°Tuesdaysplit ±5°Wednesdaysplit ±5°Thursdaysplit ±3°
Met OfficeUKMO model
19°
Rain
Today 19°·Low 16°·Rain -
EuropeanECMWF
21°
Drizzle
Today 21°·Low 16°·Rain 100%
AmericanNOAA GFS
20°
Light drizzle
Today 20°·Low 16°·Rain 36%
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Bristol weather warnings

Met Office yellow, amber and red warnings for South West England

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Bristol weather in numbers

measured normals and 10 years of recorded weather

Bristol swings 18°C across the year, from 20°C highs in June to 2°C lows in January, and September is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 1221 mm of precipitation. Over 10 years of recorded weather it averages 10 days a year at 25°C or above, 1 of them at 30°C or above, 25 frost nights, and rain on 158 days.

Warmest month
June
20°C average high
Coldest month
January
2°C average low
Wettest month
September
1221 mm a year
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, July and August
Residents
479,000
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Most accurate here
European
92/100 CheckWeather Score
Warm days
10 days
a year at 25°C or above
Frost nights
25 nights
a year below 0°C
Rain days
158 days
a year with 1 mm or more

Day counts are from the ERA5 reanalysis for Bristol’s grid square, 2016 to 2025, counted the same way for every city so the numbers compare. A reanalysis square is an area, not a weather station, so it is good for counting days and not for a single day’s record.

The weather map: all three models at once

Met Office, European, American side by side around Bristol and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Bristol in 3D: the weather on the streets, hour by hour

Rain, sun and real shadows drawn on a 3D map of Bristol, 48 hours ahead. Drag the timeline, pick what you are doing or where you are going, and read the verdict for that hour.Full screen ↗

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Bristol hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Bristol 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Rain
20° 16°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
19° 13°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
21° 11°
±3°
Tue
Mostly clear
22° 14°
±5°
Wed
Cloudy
21° 13°
±5°
Thu
Cloudy
21° 10°
±3°
Fri
Light drizzle
21° 12°
±4°
Sat
Light drizzle
20° 12°
±8°
Sun
Cloudy
23° 12°
±3°
Mon
Cloudy
23° 13°
±2°
Tue
Light drizzle
18° 12°
±4°
Wed
Cloudy
18° 11°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
21° 14°
models agree
Fri
Heavy drizzle
18° 14°
±3°

Bristol, England. Below we compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Bristol right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Bristol's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom before you trust any single number.

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

What Bristol's weather is like through the year

Bristol runs from warm summers, with June highs near 20°C, to cold winters, when January lows sit around 2°C (a swing of about 18°C across the year). September is usually the wettest month, and Bristol sees roughly 1221 mm of precipitation annually.

Best 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.

Which forecast is most accurate in Bristol?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
92
/100rank #1
91±0.5°C98±0.6 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
Met Office logo
Met Office
82
/100rank #2
82±1.0°C96±1.2 mph7184% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom
American logo
American
81
/100rank #3
76±1.3°C96±1.3 mph7687% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1887 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in United Kingdom? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°19° to 21°±64%36% to 100% chance
Tomorrow±1°19° to 20°±10%9% to 19% chance
Mon±3°20° to 22°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±5°19° to 24°±4%0% to 4% chance
Wed±5°18° to 24°±21%3% to 24% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Bristol

today, local time
Sunrise
06:51
Sunset
19:15
Daylight
12h 24m

Common questions

What's the weather in Bristol today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Bristol today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Bristol today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Bristol and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Bristol?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Bristol (CheckWeather Score 92/100), ahead of the Met Office at 82. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Bristol?
June is typically the warmest month in Bristol, with average highs around 20°C.
How cold does Bristol get?
The coldest month in Bristol is January, when overnight lows average about 2°C.
How much rain does Bristol get?
Bristol sees roughly 1221 mm of precipitation a year, with September usually the wettest month.
When is the best 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 snow in Bristol?
Rarely - Bristol very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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