Bristol weather
At 8:45 PM local time it was clear and 8°C (46°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bristol, Connecticut, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Dec–Mar
About Bristol weather
Is it raining in Bristol right now?
No. It’s clear and 8° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Bristol this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–21° and lows of 3–14°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Bristol lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bristol?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Bristol weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bristol?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bristol is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 1°C (33°F) in January to 29°C (83°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Bristol?
October is the wettest month, with about 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 76 mm (3.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Bristol?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 1°C (33°F) and lows of -8°C (18°F).
Does Bristol have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 121 mm (4.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months