Best Time to Visit Bristol for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

79/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

June, July, August

Avoid

January, November, December

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5°C – 17°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Bristol?

The best time to visit Bristol for backpacking is June, July, August, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Bristol

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	18Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	5°	8°	98	16.3	93%	shoulder
February	24Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	8°	70	12	88%	shoulder
March	30Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	10°	64	11.8	85%	shoulder
April	43Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	13°	63	12	81%	shoulder
May	64Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	16°	65	11.2	80%	shoulder
June	79Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	19°	64	10.4	80%	shoulder
July	77Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	21°	73	11	80%	shoulder
August	75Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	21°	82	11.4	81%	shoulder
September	70Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	18°	83	12	84%	shoulder
October	44Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	11°	14°	99	15.1	88%	shoulder
November	21Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	8°	11°	109	16.1	92%	shoulder
December	18Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	5°	8°	104	15.5	93%	shoulder