Bristol in December
5.2out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 9°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
9°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
12Rainy days (104 mm)
9:31 hDaylight
07:40Sunrise · 17:10 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 9°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | -1°C | 102 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.8 |
| February | 10°C | 0°C | 95 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.3 |
| March | 15°C | 4°C | 115 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.0 |
| April | 20°C | 8°C | 98 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 92 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 82 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 28°C | 19°C | 84 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 28°C | 18°C | 71 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 26°C | 15°C | 76 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 20°C | 9°C | 71 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| November | 14°C | 3°C | 79 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 9°C | 0°C | 104 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Bristol in December?
Daytime highs average 9°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Bristol?
The best months are September, August, October.