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Bristol in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Bristol in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Bristol in August 2024

OK Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
Bristol in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +70°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 7 rainy days with an average precipitation of 74 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Bristol;

Average weather

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+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bristol has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Bristol in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bristol for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +50°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +77°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +73°F.

Is Bristol warm or cold in August?

Bristol is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +70°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +57°F to +55°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is the hottest month in Bristol, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bristol in August

Bristol weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+70°F+70°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+43°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+93°F+86°F
Rainfall
64 mm74 mm61 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
73%76%78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
654
Cloudy days
181919
Rainy days
777
Snowy days
000

August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +70°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 64 mm to 74 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in July to 5 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Bristol in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Bristol is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Bristol based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 60 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bristol wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Bristol?

This is the weather in Bristol in August 2023:
1 August
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+78°F
2 August
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+76°F
3 August
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+74°F
4 August
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+72°F
5 August
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+70°F
6 August
☀️
+74°F
7 August
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+79°F
8 August
☀️
+83°F
9 August
☀️
+85°F
10 August
☀️
+88°F
11 August
☀️
+91°F
12 August
☀️
+93°F
13 August
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+93°F
14 August
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+92°F
15 August
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+78°F
16 August
🌧️
+71°F
17 August
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+69°F
18 August
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+73°F
19 August
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+71°F
20 August
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+72°F
21 August
☁️
+74°F
22 August
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+70°F
23 August
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+77°F
24 August
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+73°F
25 August
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+71°F
26 August
☁️
+72°F
27 August
☁️
+77°F
28 August
☁️
+75°F
29 August
☀️
+74°F
30 August
☁️
+73°F
31 August
☁️
+74°F
In August 2023 Bristol had 8 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Bristol climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Bristol in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+64°F) and the highest in 2022 (+80°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 357 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bristol in August:

Is August a good time to visit Bristol?

It’s always a good time to visit Bristol, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bristol in August?

August has mild temperatures in Bristol. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Bristol rainy in August?

Bristol is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bristol in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bristol in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Bristol

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bristol, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.