January weather forecast
Bristol, United Kingdom

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A beautiful lawn in front of the Bristol Cathedral, in Bristol, United Kingdom
A beautiful lawn in front of the Bristol Cathedral, in Bristol, United Kingdom

Weather in January

Bristol in January is typically characterised by moderate cold and frequent precipitation. The average high of January, with 7.2°C (45°F), indicates the one of the coldest months of the year. Occasional snow also adds to the wintery mood with 3mm (0.12") of snow falling generally once during the month. Overcast skies dominate much time of this month maintaining a consistent cloud cover of 59%. Frequent rainfalls accompanied by strong winds make outdoor activities a bit challenging.

Temperature

Bristol's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 7.2°C (45°F) to a low of 2.8°C (37°F).

Humidity

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months in Bristol.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, April and September Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 12mm (0.47") of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bristol are January through March and December. In Bristol, in January, during 1 snowfall days, 3mm (0.12") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 9mm (0.35") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of January, in Bristol, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:57 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bristol, United Kingdom. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Bristol?

Bristol, United Kingdom, notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 7.2°C (45°F) and a low of 2.8°C (37°F).

What are January temperatures in Bristol?

During January, Bristol experiences an average high-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F) and a low-temperature of 2.8°C (37°F).

What is the most humid month in Bristol?

The months with the highest humidity in Bristol, United Kingdom, are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January in Bristol?

In January, the average relative humidity in Bristol is 88%.

What is the driest month in Bristol?

January, April and September are months with the least rain in Bristol, United Kingdom, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Bristol?

In Bristol, in January, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bristol in January?

In January, in Bristol, United Kingdom, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout January, 3mm (0.12") of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bristol have in January?

The average day length in January is 8h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Bristol?

On the first day of January in Bristol, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:57 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Bristol?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bristol?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Bristol?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Bristol is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average temperature in January - Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 7.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average pressure in January - Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in January - Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average humidity in January - Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (81%).

Average rainfall in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in January - Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (22mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, April and September (12mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in January - Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in January - Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in January: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in January - Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in January - Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average UV index in January - Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in January - Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average visibility in January - Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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