Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Bristol, RI. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 4 in Bristol sits right in the thick of spring uncertainty — the average high of 54° sounds pleasant, but 78 years of data show this date can swing from a balmy 76° (2010) to a brutal 14° low (1954). There's also a coin-flip chance of rain today, so pack accordingly.
Bristol's weather has real range — from a scorching 104° on August 2, 1975 to a bone-chilling -13° on January 23, 1976, that's a 117-degree spread over the station's history. The snowiest single day on record, 35.5 inches on February 23, 2026, is a reminder that Rhode Island winters can still deliver something extraordinary.
Bristol's summer peaks mid-July with average highs around 84°, while January and February are the depths of winter at a frigid 36–39°. The wettest stretch falls in late March through early April, so if you're planning a visit, aim for July through September for the warmest and most reliably dry conditions.