Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2024 weather: Met Office and BBC share their predictions ahead of the event
Bristol’s iconic Balloon Fiesta is set to return to Ashton Court this weekend (August 9 to 11).
Over 100 hot air balloons have been registered for the mass ascents that are due to take place around 6am and 6pm each day (weather permitting).
Ballooning is weather dependent, especially in relation to wind, and any decision to fly is left until the pilot’s briefings, which take place just before a scheduled flight.
Multiple community flights have been cancelled due to weather conditions this week, however, the organisers of the festival have said on their social media page that “while forecasts can change, some promising conditions are starting to show for the weekend.”
Weather Forecast for Friday, August 9
According to the Met Office, there will be sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by night time, with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C on August 9.
BBC Weather predict sunny intervals and a moderate breeze, with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C.
Weather Forecast for Saturday, August 10
On Saturday, the Met Office forecasts overcast changing to sunny intervals by late morning, with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
However, BBC Weather predicts drizzle and a gentle breeze, with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
Weather Forecast for Sunday, August 11
Sunday will be the warmest day according to the Met Office which predicts sunny weather with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
Similarly, BBC Weather predicts sunny intervals and a gentle breeze with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.