SeasonMapBristol weather in January
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January in Bristol: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Bristol · #1011 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bristol in January
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 — January
| Daytime high | 8°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sea temperature | 6°C / 43°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.4 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1 cm / 0.4 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 January
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.
Quiettravelers describe it as quiet, Christmas holidays in United Kingdom, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it
Sourced from traveler notes: “…year. The practical upside regulars name: quieter roads and fewer tourists than any other season, since workers are working and shoppe…” — Tripadvisor community
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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).
Toughest weatherBristol's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Bristol?
- January in Bristol: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Bristol on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Bristol in January?
- In January, Bristol averages a daily high of 8.1°C and a low of 3.4°C, with about 64 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bristol in January?
- Bristol has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in January.
- Does it snow in Bristol in January?
- Bristol sees roughly 1 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — January
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.