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Bristol in October

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

53.3 °F

Average:

57.3 °F

Maximum:

61.7 °F

Sea water temperature in Bristol in October

In the city of Bristol, the month of October is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 53.3°F on October 28, 2024, with an average temperature being 57.3°F and a maximum temperature reaching 61.7°F on October 1, 2021.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In October, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 57.3°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Oct 1 60.0°F 58.1°F 60.8°F
Oct 2 59.7°F 58.0°F 60.5°F
Oct 3 59.6°F 57.8°F 61.2°F
Oct 4 59.3°F 57.2°F 61.1°F
Oct 5 59.0°F 57.0°F 60.6°F
Oct 6 58.8°F 57.0°F 60.3°F
Oct 7 58.6°F 57.1°F 61.1°F
Oct 8 58.5°F 57.0°F 60.6°F
Oct 9 58.3°F 56.6°F 60.2°F
Oct 10 58.0°F 56.6°F 60.4°F
Oct 11 58.1°F 56.6°F 60.0°F
Oct 12 57.9°F 56.4°F 59.7°F
Oct 13 57.8°F 56.6°F 59.5°F
Oct 14 57.7°F 56.6°F 60.0°F
Oct 15 57.7°F 56.5°F 59.8°F
Oct 16 57.3°F 56.4°F 59.4°F
Oct 17 57.3°F 56.2°F 59.1°F
Oct 18 57.1°F 56.3°F 58.5°F
Oct 19 56.9°F 56.1°F 58.2°F
Oct 20 56.8°F 55.9°F 57.9°F
Oct 21 56.6°F 55.7°F 57.6°F
Oct 22 56.5°F 55.4°F 57.6°F
Oct 23 56.2°F 55.6°F 56.8°F
Oct 24 55.9°F 55.5°F 56.6°F
Oct 25 55.7°F 55.3°F 56.3°F
Oct 26 55.5°F 55.1°F 56.1°F
Oct 27 55.5°F 53.5°F 56.6°F
Oct 28 55.5°F 53.3°F 56.4°F
Oct 29 55.3°F 53.5°F 56.2°F
Oct 30 55.3°F 53.6°F 56.3°F
Oct 31 55.3°F 54.7°F 56.0°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. October's average temperature is a slight drop from September's average of 62.7°F. In November, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 52.5°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Newport 50.3°F 20mi
Cardiff 51.5°F 25mi
Barry 52.3°F 30mi
Portland 56.0°F 62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol