Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Bristol, England, United Kingdom in May
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
68mm
Sun
6h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
29
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bristol, England, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May16°C average high
May is close to Bristol's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May68mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Bristol's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6 hours average sun
May is brighter than Bristol's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May12°C average sea
May is close to Bristol's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May29 weather score
May sits close to Bristol's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
