Weather in Bristol, England, United Kingdom in May
In an average May, Bristol sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 12°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 4°C to 10°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
8°C
1997-05-06
Low
Highest
15°C
2026-05-27
Lowest
-1°C
1982-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
35°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-6°C
1996-05-08
Humidity
Highest
14.0 g/m³
1998-05-14
Lowest
4.6 g/m³
1996-05-04
Wind
Highest
56 km/h
2021-05-03
Lowest
5 km/h
2024-05-09
Precip
Wettest
122 mm
2021
Driest
8 mm
2020
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