Bristol Weather Today

Bristol is a major city in the South West of England and the largest city in the county of Somerset. It is situated on the River Avon and is a major port and the commercial centre of South West England. The climate in Bristol is temperate, with warm summers and mild winters. The average temperature year round is 8.6°C (47.5°F). The coldest temperature ever recorded in Bristol was -13.9°C (7°F) in January 1982. Summers tend to be warm, with temperatures reaching up to 26°C (79°F) in July and August. The highest temperature ever recorded in Bristol was 32.2°C (90°F) in August 2003. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with an average of 835 mm (33 inches).