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Bristol in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bristol in July will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bristol, based on historical data.
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July

Weather in Bristol in July 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Bristol in July? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +70°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 67 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bristol has good weather in July.

Average temperature in Bristol in July

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

Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in July averages around +68°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +64°F.

Is Bristol warm or cold in July?

Bristol is typically mild in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +57°F.

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

July is one of the warmest months in Bristol, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bristol in July

Bristol weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+66°F+70°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+43°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+95°F+93°F
Rainfall
62 mm67 mm75 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
74%74%76%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
454
Cloudy days
1099
Rainy days
151617
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as good as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +66°F to +70°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 62 mm to 67 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 4 to 5.

Next month (August) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 7 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 July, going from 7 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Bristol based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 84% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 202 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how July 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.

How was the weather last July in Bristol?

This is the weather in Bristol in July 2023:
1 July
☁️
+69°F
2 July
☁️
+66°F
3 July
☁️
+67°F
4 July
🌧️
+59°F
5 July
☁️
+66°F
6 July
☁️
+69°F
7 July
☀️
+80°F
8 July
🌧️
+72°F
9 July
☁️
+73°F
10 July
🌧️
+68°F
11 July
🌧️
+67°F
12 July
☁️
+68°F
13 July
☁️
+68°F
14 July
🌧️
+67°F
15 July
🌧️
+66°F
16 July
🌧️
+64°F
17 July
🌧️
+68°F
18 July
☁️
+69°F
19 July
☁️
+71°F
20 July
☁️
+69°F
21 July
☁️
+66°F
22 July
🌧️
+64°F
23 July
☁️
+70°F
24 July
☁️
+63°F
25 July
☁️
+68°F
26 July
🌧️
+67°F
27 July
🌧️
+71°F
28 July
🌧️
+71°F
29 July
☁️
+68°F
30 July
🌧️
+63°F
31 July
🌧️
+65°F
In July 2023 Bristol had 1 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 July 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 July:

Is July a good time to visit Bristol?

July is a really good time to go to Bristol. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bristol.

Can you sunbathe in Bristol in July?

July 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 July?

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

Is it sunny in Bristol in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bristol in July, 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, 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.