SeasonMapBristol weather in July
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July in Bristol: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Bristol · #139 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bristol in July
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 — July
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 67°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 58 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.1 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bristol in July
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 Pride, Bristol Harbour Festival, Summer holidays in United Kingdom(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).
Best weatherBristol's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
July includes Bristol Pride.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bristol in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Bristol Pride
27 Jun – 12 JulCrowdedA fortnight of events building to the parade and the Downs festival on the second Saturday of July. The parade is free to walk in and the park day is ticketed. Source ↗
- Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
17–19 JulMajor festivalCrowdedThree free days on the water in mid-July: tall ships, circus, and stages along both sides of the floating harbour. Quarter of a million people fit into a very narrow strip. 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 July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Bristol?
- July in Bristol: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Bristol on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Bristol in July?
- In July, Bristol averages a daily high of 22°C and a low of 14.2°C, with about 57.6 mm of rain over roughly 9.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bristol in July?
- Bristol has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in July.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — July
Within 300 km: Bath's Roman Baths open late on 1 Jul – 31 Aug, and Birmingham's Birmingham Jazz Festival around 18 Jul – 5 Aug.