Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Bristol, TN. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 4th in Bristol runs from jacket weather to almost summer — the record high of 83° was just set in 2025, while 2021 brought a hard freeze at 23°. Expect a typical day in the mid-60s, though there's a coin-flip chance of rain at 52%.
Bristol's weather has real teeth on both ends: the thermometer has swung from a brutal -21° in January 1985 to a scorching 100° in August 1988. A single day in August 2018 dropped 5.1 inches of rain, and a January 1996 storm buried the area under 12 inches of snow.
Summer is Bristol's signature season, with highs peaking around 85° in mid-July and staying in the low-to-mid 80s through August. If you're avoiding the heat, January through February keeps highs in the low-to-mid 40s. Late July is the wettest stretch of the year, so pack accordingly if you're visiting then.