Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
Bristol is usually most comfortable in May, June, August, and September. Typical daytime highs range from 36–83°F across the year. Rain is frequent in many months.

Cool by day, cold at night.
Several rainy days. About 9 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
In November, afternoons feel about 42° and nights feel near 32°.
Partly cloudy skies this month.
Calm winds are typical in November.
November late afternoons are around 47°F, easing to about 43°F in early evening.
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 22 | 3.6 | 10 | 6.5 | 67 |
| Feb | 39 | 24 | 3.1 | 9 | 7.4 | 64 |
| Mar | 47 | 31 | 4.3 | 11 | 8.3 | 61 |
| Apr | 59 | 41 | 3.9 | 11 | 9.0 | 60 |
| May | 70 | 51 | 3.8 | 12 | 9.8 | 67 |
| Jun | 78 | 60 | 4.5 | 12 | 10.8 | 70 |
| Jul | 83 | 66 | 4.3 | 12 | 11.4 | 70 |
| Aug | 82 | 64 | 4.6 | 12 | 10.6 | 72 |
| Sep | 74 | 57 | 4.4 | 10 | 8.9 | 74 |
| Oct | 62 | 46 | 4.4 | 9 | 7.6 | 73 |
| Nov | 51 | 37 | 3.5 | 9 | 6.4 | 69 |
| Dec | 41 | 28 | 4.3 | 10 | 5.9 | 69 |
Similar climates
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Bristol with New York City.
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 27, 2026
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