Bristol weather in June
In June, Bristol sees average daytime highs of 19°C and overnight lows near 11°C, with 62 mm of rain across 10.6 wet days and about 16.3 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 18°C in the first days to 20°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in June, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 16 hours at the start of June to 16 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Bristol's 6th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bristol's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 19°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 11°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- 10.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 16 h 24 min
- 4:00 AM – 8:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.13 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.7
- out of 10
Bristol is city in South West England, United Kingdom.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM2.5 10.8 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 4,371/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1155
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 18°C in the first days to 20°C by the end.
A typical June day in Bristol reaches about 19°C in the afternoon and slips back to 11°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 15°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 3°C warmer than May and about 2°C cooler than July.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg low (°C) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 10 |
| 2 | 18 | 10 |
| 3 | 18 | 10 |
| 4 | 18 | 10 |
| 5 | 18 | 10 |
| 6 | 18 | 10 |
| 7 | 18 | 10 |
| 8 | 18 | 11 |
| 9 | 18 | 11 |
| 10 | 18 | 11 |
| 11 | 18 | 11 |
| 12 | 18 | 11 |
| 13 | 18 | 11 |
| 14 | 19 | 11 |
| 15 | 19 | 11 |
| 16 | 19 | 11 |
| 17 | 19 | 11 |
| 18 | 19 | 11 |
| 19 | 19 | 11 |
| 20 | 19 | 11 |
| 21 | 19 | 12 |
| 22 | 19 | 12 |
| 23 | 19 | 12 |
| 24 | 20 | 12 |
| 25 | 20 | 12 |
| 26 | 20 | 12 |
| 27 | 20 | 12 |
| 28 | 20 | 12 |
| 29 | 20 | 12 |
| 30 | 20 | 12 |
How June really feels in Bristol
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
June sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Bristol weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8° / 3° | 68 | 12.4 | 0.8 | 8.1 | 1.1 |
| Feb | 8° / 3° | 53 | 10.1 | 0.7 | 9.6 | 1.3 |
| Mar | 10° / 4° | 55 | 10.3 | 0.5 | 11.5 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 13° / 5° | 62 | 11.6 | 0.1 | 13.5 | 3.4 |
| May | 16° / 8° | 67 | 11.9 | 0 | 15.3 | 4.6 |
| Jun | 19° / 11° | 62 | 10.6 | 0 | 16.3 | 5.7 |
| Jul | 21° / 13° | 61 | 10.9 | 0 | 15.9 | 6.1 |
| Aug | 20° / 13° | 69 | 10.8 | 0 | 14.4 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 18° / 11° | 56 | 9.7 | 0 | 12.4 | 5.6 |
| Oct | 14° / 8° | 74 | 11.8 | 0 | 10.4 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 11° / 5° | 73 | 12.6 | 0.1 | 8.6 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 8° / 3° | 73 | 11.9 | 0.5 | 7.7 | 1.2 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 70%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Cloudier (%) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 30 | 70 |
| 3 | 30 | 70 |
| 4 | 30 | 70 |
| 5 | 30 | 70 |
| 6 | 30 | 70 |
| 7 | 30 | 70 |
| 8 | 30 | 70 |
| 9 | 30 | 70 |
| 10 | 30 | 70 |
| 11 | 30 | 70 |
| 12 | 30 | 70 |
| 13 | 30 | 70 |
| 14 | 29 | 71 |
| 15 | 29 | 71 |
| 16 | 29 | 71 |
| 17 | 28 | 72 |
| 18 | 29 | 71 |
| 19 | 29 | 71 |
| 20 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 30 | 70 |
| 22 | 30 | 70 |
| 23 | 30 | 70 |
| 24 | 31 | 69 |
| 25 | 31 | 69 |
| 26 | 31 | 69 |
| 27 | 31 | 69 |
| 28 | 32 | 68 |
| 29 | 32 | 68 |
| 30 | 32 | 68 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Bristol gets around 62 mm of rain over 10.6 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 36% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 |
| 2 | 38 |
| 3 | 38 |
| 4 | 38 |
| 5 | 38 |
| 6 | 38 |
| 7 | 38 |
| 8 | 38 |
| 9 | 38 |
| 10 | 38 |
| 11 | 38 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 38 |
| 14 | 37 |
| 15 | 37 |
| 16 | 36 |
| 17 | 35 |
| 18 | 35 |
| 19 | 34 |
| 20 | 33 |
| 21 | 33 |
| 22 | 33 |
| 23 | 33 |
| 24 | 33 |
| 25 | 33 |
| 26 | 33 |
| 27 | 34 |
| 28 | 34 |
| 29 | 35 |
| 30 | 36 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the dry band about 79% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 65 |
| Comfortable (%) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 | 11 | 0 |
| 2 | 88 | 12 | 0 |
| 3 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 4 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 5 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 6 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 7 | 85 | 15 | 0 |
| 8 | 85 | 15 | 0 |
| 9 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 10 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 11 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 12 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 13 | 81 | 18 | 1 |
| 14 | 81 | 18 | 1 |
| 15 | 81 | 18 | 1 |
| 16 | 79 | 19 | 2 |
| 17 | 79 | 19 | 2 |
| 18 | 79 | 19 | 2 |
| 19 | 78 | 20 | 2 |
| 20 | 77 | 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 76 | 21 | 3 |
| 22 | 76 | 21 | 3 |
| 23 | 75 | 22 | 3 |
| 24 | 73 | 23 | 4 |
| 25 | 72 | 24 | 4 |
| 26 | 71 | 25 | 4 |
| 27 | 70 | 26 | 4 |
| 28 | 69 | 27 | 4 |
| 29 | 67 | 29 | 4 |
| 30 | 65 | 30 | 5 |
Wind in June
Winds average 14 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 14 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 16 hours at the start of June to 16 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 4:07 AM to 4:03 AM, and sunset from 8:09 PM to 8:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 16.0 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:07 | 4:06 | 4:05 | 4:05 | 4:04 | 4:03 | 4:03 | 4:02 | 4:02 | 4:01 | 4:01 | 4:01 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:00 | 4:01 | 4:01 | 4:02 | 4:02 | 4:02 | 4:03 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:09 | 8:10 | 8:11 | 8:12 | 8:13 | 8:14 | 8:15 | 8:16 | 8:17 | 8:18 | 8:18 | 8:19 | 8:20 | 8:20 | 8:21 | 8:21 | 8:22 | 8:22 | 8:23 | 8:23 | 8:23 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.0 | 4:07 | 8:09 |
| 2 | 16.1 | 4:06 | 8:10 |
| 3 | 16.1 | 4:05 | 8:11 |
| 4 | 16.1 | 4:05 | 8:12 |
| 5 | 16.2 | 4:04 | 8:13 |
| 6 | 16.2 | 4:03 | 8:14 |
| 7 | 16.2 | 4:03 | 8:15 |
| 8 | 16.2 | 4:02 | 8:16 |
| 9 | 16.2 | 4:02 | 8:17 |
| 10 | 16.3 | 4:01 | 8:18 |
| 11 | 16.3 | 4:01 | 8:18 |
| 12 | 16.3 | 4:01 | 8:19 |
| 13 | 16.3 | 4:00 | 8:20 |
| 14 | 16.3 | 4:00 | 8:20 |
| 15 | 16.3 | 4:00 | 8:21 |
| 16 | 16.4 | 4:00 | 8:21 |
| 17 | 16.4 | 4:00 | 8:22 |
| 18 | 16.4 | 4:00 | 8:22 |
| 19 | 16.4 | 4:00 | 8:23 |
| 20 | 16.4 | 4:00 | 8:23 |
| 21 | 16.4 | 4:00 | 8:23 |
| 22 | 16.4 | 4:00 | 8:24 |
| 23 | 16.4 | 4:00 | 8:24 |
| 24 | 16.4 | 4:00 | 8:24 |
| 25 | 16.4 | 4:01 | 8:24 |
| 26 | 16.4 | 4:01 | 8:24 |
| 27 | 16.4 | 4:02 | 8:24 |
| 28 | 16.4 | 4:02 | 8:24 |
| 29 | 16.4 | 4:02 | 8:24 |
| 30 | 16.3 | 4:03 | 8:24 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 5.13 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.64 kWh/m² to a high of 5.13 kWh/m² in June across the year — June's 5.13 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
Is June a good time to visit Bristol?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Bristol for sightseeing.
What to pack for Bristol in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Bristol sees daytime highs around 19°C and nights near 11°C. Worth packing: rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bristol in June
The nearest coast averages about 15°C in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 21 km away) is warmest in August at about 18°C and coldest in February near 7°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Bracing |
| Feb | 7 | Bracing |
| Mar | 7 | Bracing |
| Apr | 9 | Bracing |
| May | 12 | Bracing |
| Jun | 15 | Cool |
| Jul | 18 | Cool |
| Aug | 18 | Cool |
| Sep | 17 | Cool |
| Oct | 15 | Bracing |
| Nov | 12 | Bracing |
| Dec | 9 | Bracing |
UV index in Bristol in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bristol peaks around August 12 at about 6 (high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Bristol?
Bristol sits at 51.5°N, 2.6°W, 21 m above sea level, in United Kingdom. The nearest listed city is Kingswood, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Bristol
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bristol.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bristol has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 122 m around an average of 40 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 250 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 862 m.
The land around Bristol is covered by artificial surfaces (62%) and trees (28%) within 3 km, grassland (44%) and trees (21%) within 16 km, and grassland (49%) and cropland (22%) within 80 km.
United Kingdom travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 89% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $57,602
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.1
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 3.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bristol (51.4552°, -2.5966°, elevation 21 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).