If you plan to visit Bristol in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +46°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 58 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+18°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bristol has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Bristol in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bristol for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +57°F during the day to a minimum of +32°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +50°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +46°F.
Is Bristol warm or cold in February?
Bristol is typically chill in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +46°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +37°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Bristol, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Bristol in February
Bristol weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+46°F
+46°F
+50°F
Min. temperature
+10°F
+18°F
+23°F
Max. temperature
+57°F
+66°F
+72°F
Rainfall
80 mm
58 mm
63 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
84%
81%
78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
11
11
11
Rainy days
16
13
16
Snowy days
1
1
1
February weather is still as ok as in January.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +46°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 80 mm to 58 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bristol in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 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 decreasing during February, going from 7 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Bristol based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 43% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 24 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bristol wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 45% chance of precipitation and 58 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Bristol based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
February is one of the snowiest months in Bristol.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Bristol?
This is the weather in Bristol in February 2023:
1 February
☁️
+49°F
2 February
☁️
+50°F
3 February
☁️
+51°F
4 February
☁️
+49°F
5 February
☀️
+48°F
6 February
☀️
+50°F
7 February
☀️
+47°F
8 February
☀️
+48°F
9 February
☀️
+49°F
10 February
☁️
+49°F
11 February
☁️
+51°F
12 February
☁️
+49°F
13 February
☀️
+53°F
14 February
☀️
+56°F
15 February
☀️
+55°F
16 February
☁️
+53°F
17 February
🌫️
+53°F
18 February
☁️
+52°F
19 February
☁️
+52°F
20 February
☁️
+52°F
21 February
🌫️
+51°F
22 February
🌧️
+49°F
23 February
🌧️
+46°F
24 February
☁️
+50°F
25 February
☀️
+45°F
26 February
☀️
+47°F
27 February
☀️
+46°F
28 February
☁️
+46°F
In February 2023 Bristol had 11 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bristol climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bristol in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+54°F) and the highest in 2014 (+61°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 525 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2079 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bristol in February:
Is February a good time to visit Bristol?
It’s always a good time to visit Bristol, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bristol in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Bristol rainy in February?
Bristol is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bristol in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bristol in February, 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.
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, 2023.
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.