Planning a trip to Bristol in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +61°F and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 67 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
May is usually the driest month of the year in Bristol
Average weather
☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bristol has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Bristol in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bristol for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +46°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +64°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +61°F.
Is Bristol warm or cold in May?
Bristol is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +55°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Bristol:
Climate in Bristol in May
Bristol weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+55°F
+61°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+28°F
+34°F
+39°F
Max. temperature
+82°F
+84°F
+93°F
Rainfall
59 mm
67 mm
62 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
74%
73%
73%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
6
5
Cloudy days
17
17
18
Rainy days
7
8
7
Snowy days
0
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +55°F to +61°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 59 mm to 67 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Bristol in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 May, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Bristol based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 102 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May 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 May in Bristol?
This is the weather in Bristol in May 2023:
1 May
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+51°F
2 May
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+58°F
3 May
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+61°F
4 May
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+63°F
5 May
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+66°F
6 May
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+60°F
7 May
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+68°F
8 May
☁️
+68°F
9 May
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+70°F
10 May
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+64°F
11 May
🌧️
+60°F
12 May
☁️
+61°F
13 May
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+62°F
14 May
☁️
+68°F
15 May
🌧️
+63°F
16 May
🌧️
+67°F
17 May
☁️
+72°F
18 May
🌧️
+67°F
19 May
☁️
+67°F
20 May
🌧️
+63°F
21 May
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+65°F
22 May
☁️
+72°F
23 May
☁️
+60°F
24 May
☁️
+61°F
25 May
☁️
+61°F
26 May
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+63°F
27 May
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+65°F
28 May
☁️
+64°F
29 May
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+59°F
30 May
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+61°F
31 May
🌧️
+61°F
In May 2023 Bristol had 1 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bristol climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bristol in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+57°F) and the highest in 2020 (+70°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 222 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bristol in May:
Is May a good time to visit Bristol?
May 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 May?
May 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 May?
Bristol is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bristol in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bristol in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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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.