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Bristol in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bristol in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Bristol in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +46°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 7 rainy days with an average precipitation of 61 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+18°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
61 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
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 +55°F during the day to a minimum of +36°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +52°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.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
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
78 mm61 mm60 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
84%80%78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
234
Cloudy days
191819
Rainy days
978
Snowy days
100

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 78 mm to 61 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 2 to 3.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 11 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 8 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 64% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 215 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 50 mm, which is considered heavy rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 18 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 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.

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
☁️
+54°F
2 February
☁️
+53°F
3 February
☁️
+50°F
4 February
☁️
+50°F
5 February
☁️
+51°F
6 February
🌧️
+51°F
7 February
☁️
+51°F
8 February
☁️
+55°F
9 February
☁️
+52°F
10 February
☁️
+47°F
11 February
☁️
+47°F
12 February
🌧️
+49°F
13 February
🌧️
+51°F
14 February
☁️
+48°F
15 February
🌧️
+49°F
16 February
🌧️
+56°F
17 February
🌧️
+51°F
18 February
🌧️
+53°F
19 February
🌧️
+51°F
20 February
🌧️
+53°F
21 February
☁️
+53°F
22 February
☀️
+54°F
23 February
☁️
+50°F
24 February
🌧️
+47°F
25 February
☁️
+51°F
26 February
☁️
+52°F
27 February
☀️
+53°F
28 February
🌧️
+51°F
In February 2023 Bristol had 2 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 19 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 February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+37°F) and the highest in 2019 (+56°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 258 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.

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.