SeasonMapBristol weather in May
United Kingdom
May in Bristol: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Bristol · #485 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bristol in May
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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 — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 59°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.6 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bristol in May
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.
BusyLate-May half-term in United Kingdom, school holidays in 3 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.
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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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Bristol?
- May in Bristol: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Bristol on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Bristol in May?
- In May, Bristol averages a daily high of 17.7°C and a low of 9.3°C, with about 64.5 mm of rain over roughly 10.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bristol in May?
- Bristol has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — May
Within 300 km: Bath's The Bath Festival on 16–24 May, and Oxford's May Morning on 1 May.