Bristol weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (62°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Bristol sits 510 m (1,673 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bristol, Virginia, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Bristol weather
Is it raining in Bristol right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° 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 17–24° and lows of 8–16°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
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 Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (43°F) in January to 30°C (85°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Bristol?
July is the wettest month, with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 78 mm (3.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Bristol?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (43°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F).
Does Bristol have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 130 mm (5.1 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