Bristol in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Bristol in may 2025
The weather in Bristol in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather
Weather at 6am
50°F
Cloudy
32% of time
25%
24%
11%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Cloudy
33% of time
30%
22%
11%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
27%
23%
19%
Weather at 3am
49°F
23%
21%
20%
19%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Bristol in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Bristol in may.
The climate of Bristol in may is good
The climate in may in Bristol is wet (with 2in of rainfall over 2 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.4in of rainfall over 1 days.
The climate is fairly cool in this city may, but it is bearable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 61°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Bristol is 56°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Bristol in the month of may with a maximum record of 79°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2012. You can hope to have about 8 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 26% of the month.
Day length in Bristol in may is 15:38. The sun rises at 04:18 and sets at 19:56.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good) to go in this locality.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Bristol in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.83km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Bristol in may 2024:
45°F to 58°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 65°F
56°F to 67°F
54°F to 68°F
56°F to 68°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
54°F to 65°F
56°F to 63°F
50°F to 67°F
47°F to 65°F
47°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in England in may
Cities near Bristol:
| Bath in may | tolerable weather |
| Gloucester in may | tolerable weather |
| Swindon in may | tolerable weather |
| Stonehenge in may | tolerable weather |
| Cotswolds in may | tolerable weather |
| Hereford in may | tolerable weather |
| Exmoor National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Dorset in may | tolerable weather |
| Weymouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Bournemouth in may | tolerable weather |
| Oxford in may | tolerable weather |
| Isle of Portland in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Bristol in may:
Weather data for Bristol for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Bristol. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Bristol can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Bristol.