Bristol Weather

Live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, Met Office severe weather warnings, radar and satellite imagery for 90 cities and towns in Bristol, England — including Bristol, Clifton, Redland.

About Bristol

Limestone cliffs rise sharply above the serpentine coil of the River Avon, creating a dramatic gorge that defines the city’s rugged silhouette. Steep gradients force the streets to climb in breathless tiers, offering glimpses of the Severn Estuary where the tide pulls relentlessly towards the Atlantic. Verdant patches of Brandon Hill provide a sanctuary of wild grass, contrasting against the grey, weathered stone that anchors the landscape to the earth. Nature here feels untamed, a restless marriage of tidal water and elevation that dictates the rhythm of every movement across the basin. This terrain demands a certain fortitude from those who traverse its winding, precipitous paths.

Merchant voyages once tethered the port to the furthest reaches of the globe, transforming the harbour into a crucible of colonial ambition and complex moral reckoning. Roman foundations gave way to medieval prosperity, long before the city became a pivotal node in the perilous triangle of the transatlantic trade. Industrial smoke eventually replaced the sails of the Cabot expedition, marking a transition into an era defined by iron, steam, and the relentless expansion of the docks. Every cobble along the waterfront whispers of past upheavals, reflecting a long narrative of both exploitation and profound urban resilience. History persists here, not as a static relic, but as a living weight pressing against the modern glass of the harbourside.

Aerospace engineering now dominates the skyline, echoing the innovation that once thrived in the shipyards and tobacco warehouses of yesteryear. Rolls-Royce and Airbus anchor a high-tech sector that continues the legacy of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, whose engineering genius shaped the very infrastructure of the region. Agriculture from the surrounding Somerset levels once fed the bustling markets, though manufacturing and digital enterprise have long since claimed the economic mantle. Prosperity ebbs and flows with the tides of global commerce, yet the spirit of invention remains a constant, driving force within the local workforce. Industrial heritage provides the scaffolding upon which this contemporary, high-skilled economy is meticulously constructed.

Bristolians carry an irreverent, creative spark that manifests in everything from the bold street art of Banksy to the melodic cadence of local discourse. Diverse communities weave a vibrant tapestry of traditions, honouring a way of life that prizes artistic expression and communal solidarity above mere convention. Intellectual curiosity thrives within the university halls and independent galleries, fostering an environment where radical ideas find fertile ground to flourish. Figures like Thomas Chatterton left an indelible mark on the literary soul of the city, ensuring that poetry and rebellion remain inextricably linked. People here move with an easy, defiant grace, embodying a culture that is as multifaceted and enduring as the stone walls that guard their harbour.

Bristol City & Town Weather Pages

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Bristol Weather — About This Page

This page lists weather forecast pages for 90 cities, towns and villages across Bristol, England, including Bristol, Clifton, Redland. Each locality page provides live current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, a 7-day outlook, an extended forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF from the nearest reporting airfield, with a modelled estimate where no station is in range), animated precipitation radar, satellite imagery and astronomy data. Coastal localities add tide gauge readings, wave and sea surface temperature data and a solunar fishing forecast; agricultural areas add soil temperature, soil moisture and evapotranspiration; and localities near a monitored watercourse add live Environment Agency river levels.

Weather data is sourced from the Met Office and the open-source Open-Meteo API, whose ensemble includes the Met Office UKMO model. Severe weather warnings come from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service. River and tidal data are sourced from the Environment Agency. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, radar from RainViewer and satellite imagery from EUMETSAT. All pages update automatically with live data on every visit.


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