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Water temperature in Bristol

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Bristol. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Bristol now

61.0

°F

September 18, 10:39

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.9°F

Tomorrow:

61.0°F

Sunrise:

06:49

Sunset:

19:19

Day Length:

12 h. 30 min.

Bristol in September

Minimum:

42.7°F

Average:

45.3°F

Maximum:

46.7°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 61.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 60.1°F on 2015.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 4 64.6°F 63.7°F 64.2°F
Sep 5 63.7°F 63.8°F 64.1°F
Sep 6 63.8°F 63.6°F 64.1°F
Sep 7 63.8°F 63.5°F 64.0°F
Sep 8 63.4°F 63.3°F 63.9°F
Sep 9 62.9°F 63.1°F 63.8°F
Sep 10 63.2°F 62.8°F 63.8°F
Sep 11 62.6°F 62.9°F 63.7°F
Sep 12 62.3°F 62.2°F 63.4°F
Sep 13 62.2°F 61.4°F 63.1°F
Sep 14 61.1°F 61.4°F 62.9°F
Sep 15 61.2°F 61.3°F 62.8°F
Sep 16 60.9°F 61.3°F 62.8°F
Sep 17 60.9°F 61.1°F 62.6°F
Sep 18 61.0°F 61.2°F 62.7°F
Sep 19 61.0°F 61.6°F 62.7°F
Sep 20 60.9°F 61.8°F 62.6°F
Sep 21 60.7°F 61.3°F 62.5°F
Sep 22 60.4°F 61.1°F 62.2°F
Sep 23 60.2°F 61.0°F 61.9°F
Sep 24 60.0°F 60.9°F 61.7°F
Sep 25 59.7°F 60.7°F 61.4°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Bristol by month

In an average year, Bristol offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Bristol was recorded on July 23, 2021, reaching a 71.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 3, 2023, dipping to 40.2°F. The average readings by season are 45.4°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 64.3°F in Summer, and 57.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Newport 61.5°F 20mi
Cardiff 62.1°F 25mi
Barry 62.5°F 30mi
Portland 62.9°F 62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol