Bristol weather in October (Somerset, United Kingdom)

Curious about the October weather in Bristol? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Bristol typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Bristol in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 102 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 102 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in October 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 October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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