SeasonMapBristol weather in October
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October in Bristol: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Bristol · #852 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bristol in October
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 — October
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 59°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 91 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bristol in October
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.
BusyOctober 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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Bristol?
- October in Bristol: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Bristol on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Bristol in October?
- In October, Bristol averages a daily high of 15°C and a low of 9.5°C, with about 90.8 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bristol in October?
- Bristol has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in October.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — October
Within 300 km: Bournemouth's New Forest deer rut around 20 Sep – 31 Oct, and Isle of Wight's Isle of Wight Walking Festival around 1–20 Oct.