January verdict

Bristol, England, United Kingdom in January

Weather score14Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 90mm, so some wet days are possible.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

7°C

Rain

90mm

Sun

1.5h

Sea

7°C

Weather score

14

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 90mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 1.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January7°C average high

January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January90mm average rain

January is wetter than Bristol's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsFebruary to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January1.5 hours average sun

January is one of Bristol's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January7°C average sea

January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January14 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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