Bristol weather in July (Somerset, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Bristol in July? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Bristol, July is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. July falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Bristol in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 219 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bristol climate page with graphs.

 

Bristol, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 219 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Bristol in July?

For visitors traveling to Bristol, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in July.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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