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Bristol in August

Find out everything about the water temperature in Bristol in August. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in August for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in August
Minimum:

61.7 °F

Average:

65.6 °F

Maximum:

70.2 °F

Sea water temperature in Bristol in August

In the city of Bristol, the month of August is somewhat too cool for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 61.7°F on August 31, 2014, with an average temperature being 65.6°F and a maximum temperature reaching 70.2°F on August 6, 2018.

Most people would find such water temperature somewhat too cold for swimming. In August, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 65.6°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Aug 1 66.4°F 66.9°F 64.1°F
Aug 2 66.4°F 67.9°F 64.3°F
Aug 3 66.3°F 67.6°F 64.4°F
Aug 4 66.4°F 67.5°F 64.1°F
Aug 5 66.5°F 68.1°F 64.1°F
Aug 6 66.3°F 67.7°F 63.4°F
Aug 7 66.3°F 68.0°F 64.0°F
Aug 8 66.1°F 67.0°F 63.9°F
Aug 9 66.2°F 66.8°F 63.8°F
Aug 10 66.1°F 66.7°F 64.6°F
Aug 11 66.0°F 66.6°F 65.3°F
Aug 12 66.0°F 66.6°F 65.1°F
Aug 13 65.6°F 66.2°F 64.9°F
Aug 14 65.6°F 66.2°F 64.7°F
Aug 15 65.5°F 66.1°F 65.1°F
Aug 16 65.7°F 67.2°F 64.9°F
Aug 17 65.6°F 66.8°F 64.9°F
Aug 18 65.4°F 66.5°F 64.7°F
Aug 19 65.4°F 66.5°F 64.7°F
Aug 20 65.4°F 66.0°F 65.5°F
Aug 21 65.3°F 66.1°F 65.4°F
Aug 22 65.2°F 66.0°F 65.5°F
Aug 23 65.3°F 65.9°F 66.4°F
Aug 24 65.3°F 65.4°F 66.0°F
Aug 25 65.2°F 65.2°F 66.2°F
Aug 26 65.1°F 64.8°F 66.0°F
Aug 27 65.1°F 64.2°F 65.4°F
Aug 28 64.9°F 64.7°F 65.5°F
Aug 29 64.9°F 64.1°F 65.1°F
Aug 30 64.7°F 63.8°F 65.0°F
Aug 31 64.6°F 64.3°F 64.8°F

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 45.6°F in Winter, 50.0°F in Spring, 64.0°F in Summer, and 57.5°F in Autumn. In August, the temperature is higher than July's average of 65.2°F and September's average of 62.7°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Newport 51.3°F 20mi
Cardiff 52.3°F 25mi
Barry 53.0°F 30mi
Portland 56.5°F 62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol