Will I be hot?
Will I be hot in Bristol in January?
Verdict
No — No, comfortable.
Highs cap at 45°F — no heat-management gear needed.
Day vs. night
Day
45°F
Cold
Direct sun feels cool at best; shade is jacket weather.
Night
27°F
Freezing
Deep freeze after sunset — every exposed step counts.
Why
Bristol in January averages highs of 45°F, lows of 27°F, 8 rainy days.
Temperature is comfortable across the day; pack for style and weather resistance, not heat management.
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