SeasonMapBristol weather in February
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February in Bristol: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Bristol · #1025 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bristol in February
Other months in Bristol
The UK forum's consistent line on early July: expect roughly 17°C on average with a real chance of rain, and treat any specific forecast as unreliable more than a few days out. Regulars across the south-west give the same standing advice for a trip to Bristol as anywhere else in Britain in summer — pack for both sun and rain, because a single day can bring either.
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Bristol climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 9°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sea temperature | 6°C / 42°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 63 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bristol in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsBristol Light Festival, February half-term in United Kingdom, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bristol's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherBristol's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bristol in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Bristol Light Festival
19–28 FebMajor festivalCrowdedTen nights of light installations around the harbour and the old centre in late February, free and walkable in an evening. It is the only reason the city centre is busy that month. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Bristol — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Bristol in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Bristol?
- February in Bristol: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Bristol on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Bristol in February?
- In February, Bristol averages a daily high of 9.4°C and a low of 4.2°C, with about 63.1 mm of rain over roughly 11.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bristol in February?
- Bristol has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in February.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — February
Within 300 km: Bournemouth's Winter waders on Poole Harbour around 15 Oct – 10 Mar, and Isle of Wight's Brent geese and winter waders around 1 Oct – 15 Mar.