Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
102mm
Sun
8.3h
Weather score
56
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Showers
Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Bristol, Virginia, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May24°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May102mm average rain
May is wetter than Bristol's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May8.3 hours average sun
May is one of Bristol's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May56 weather score
May sits close to Bristol's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.