Bridlington Holiday Weather Overview
Bridlington is a jewel on Yorkshire’s eastern coast, with award winning beaches, areas of natural beauty and plenty of history within its streets. As a fishing town, Bridlington’s harbour splits the north and south beach, bringing in fresh seafood every day.
We love Bridlington in the Summer!
Bridlington is a popular summer destination for many around Yorkshire, as its award winning golden beaches stretch for miles along the town's coastline. The sea temperature averages between 14 and 17°C during August, perfect for those who enjoy a dip in the sea.
Bridlington Highlights
It’s no surprise that Bridlington’s main attraction is the coastline and beach that the town is based around. Beach lovers have the choice of Bridlington’s North or South beach, but there are also plenty of things to do when the British weather turns wet as well.
What to do on rainy days in Bridlington
East Riding Leisure Bridlington
For families looking to have some fun in the water, East Riding Leisure Bridlington features a splash zone fun pool with water play features including interactive slides, water jets and tipping buckets, as well as climbing walls to promote healthy play. The centre also features a full 25 metre swimming pool with learner pool for swimmers, gym facilities including sports halls and a health suite complete with jacuzzi, sauna and steam room to kick back and relax in.
Bridlington Harbour Heritage Museum
For fans of British maritime history, Bridlington Harbour Heritage Museum is a must see. Located on the doorstep of Bridlington harbour, the museum features a wealth of nautical artefacts, historic photographs and harbour history models including the main attraction, the ‘three brothers’ sailing coble, built and restored in Bridlington which is believed to be the only surviving example of a sailing coble left in the country.
Bayle Museum
The Bayle Museum is housed in the 12th century Bayle gate and has seen many uses over the years, including a prison, court, schoolroom, garrison and meeting room for the Lords Feoffees. However, today it is home to the Bayle Museum and a collection of articles and artifacts from local history.
Where to go on sunny days in Bridlington
North & South Beach
Bridlington’s north and south beaches are ideal for relaxing and taking in the views of the boats passing by. Close by are many traditional seaside shops and attractions, as well as restaurants serving selections of fresh seafood brought in to the harbour daily.
Ideal for fun family days out, bring your bucket and spade to build sandcastles or hunt for shells and crabs from the various rock pools dotted around.
Bridlington Old Town
Follow the old town trail through the streets of Bridlington to visit some of the town's historic highlights. Art galleries and tearooms sit beside olde worlde pubs and antique shops, for fans of old English culture and architecture Bridlington is a must visit.
Flamborough Head
Follow the coast north and you’ll reach the smaller village of Flamborough. Flamborough Head marks a stretch of rugged white cliffs overlooking the sea, a haven for nature enthusiasts as the head features a scenic nature reserve that is ideal for bird watching and hiking along the many paths. Look closely and you’ll see puffins nest along the Head during May and June, before heading out to see in August. Look out for the two ancient lighthouses that sit atop the cliffs.
Climate in Bridlington
Bridlington enjoys warm weather throughout late summer and into September, with August seeing average temperatures up to 18°C. Bridlington also experiences rainfall regularly throughout the year, even during the summer months,
There’s plenty of walking to be done in Bridlington if you want to take in all the sights so a pair of comfortable shoes is a must. For beach visitors, remember to pack your swimwear and towel, and you can change your clothes in one of the many beachside huts that are available to rent.
Bridlington sees rain throughout the year so a raincoat or umbrella is a wise choice. Being a coastal town, winds can pick up and reach fast speeds so packing a windbreaker would come in handy.
Best months to visit Bridlington?
July and August are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Bridlington. Our weather forecaster has analaysed past 10 years of weather data through Bridlington weather forecast and Bridlington weather history and based on that they forecast these months temperature to be around 17°c and average of 133 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Bridlington?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 4°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Bridlington?
August and November receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 76.03mm.
Travelling to Bridlington? Check out our Weather averages of Bridlington to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Bridlington section.