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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

58.7

°F

June 1, 03:17

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.2°F

Tomorrow:

58.3°F

Sunrise:

05:13

Sunset:

20:13

Day Length:

15 h. 0 min.

Bristol in June

Minimum:

35.3°F

Average:

41.8°F

Maximum:

44.4°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 58.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 2.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 65.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 57.1°F on 2017.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 58.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
May 18 60.4°F 55.6°F 55.3°F
May 19 61.1°F 56.6°F 56.0°F
May 20 61.6°F 56.3°F 56.7°F
May 21 61.5°F 56.6°F 56.6°F
May 22 60.3°F 56.1°F 57.6°F
May 23 59.5°F 57.5°F 57.8°F
May 24 59.0°F 60.2°F 58.5°F
May 25 59.1°F 61.8°F 58.5°F
May 26 58.6°F 61.8°F 58.6°F
May 27 57.5°F 60.7°F 58.8°F
May 28 56.9°F 61.4°F 59.0°F
May 29 57.4°F 64.7°F 59.9°F
May 30 57.5°F 64.6°F 60.3°F
May 31 58.2°F 62.7°F 60.8°F
Jun 1 58.7°F 62.9°F 61.3°F
Jun 2 58.3°F 62.7°F 60.9°F
Jun 3 58.2°F 63.0°F 60.8°F
Jun 4 58.6°F 65.5°F 61.1°F
Jun 5 58.5°F 64.7°F 61.1°F
Jun 6 58.7°F 66.4°F 61.3°F
Jun 7 59.4°F 65.8°F 61.9°F
Jun 8 60.0°F 66.5°F 62.5°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

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In Bristol, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 43 swimming days.
The warmest water in Bristol was recorded on August 10, 2022, reaching a 80.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2025, dipping to 33.2°F. The average readings by season are 41.3°F in Winter, 47.4°F in Spring, 71.0°F in Summer, and 62.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Providence 58.7°F 13mi
Newport 56.9°F 13mi
Plymouth 53.8°F 36mi
South Boston 54.9°F 47mi
Boston 54.9°F 48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol