Weather in Bristol in May
In an average May, Bristol sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 8°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 12°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 8°C |
| Typical low range | 5°C to 11°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
8°C
1996-05-19
Low
Highest
16°C
2012-05-25
Lowest
0°C
1997-05-07
Feels-like
Highest
35°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-5°C
1997-05-07
Humidity
Highest
14.0 g/m³
2026-05-27
Lowest
4.7 g/m³
1996-05-04
Wind
Highest
45 km/h
2021-05-03
Lowest
5 km/h
1984-05-19
Gust
Highest
89 km/h
2021-05-03
Lowest
13 km/h
1989-05-18
Precip
Wettest
151 mm
1983
Driest
6 mm
2020
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