Will I be hot?
Will I be hot in Bristol in December?
Verdict
No — No, comfortable.
Highs cap at 47°F — no heat-management gear needed.
Day vs. night
Day
47°F
Cool
Sweater weather with the option to add a light shell.
Night
29°F
Freezing
Deep freeze after sunset — every exposed step counts.
Why
Bristol in December averages highs of 47°F, lows of 29°F, 8 rainy days.
Temperature is comfortable across the day; pack for style and weather resistance, not heat management.
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