Met Office and BBC Weather share weather forecast ahead of Bristol Balloon Fiesta
The iconic Bristol International Balloon Fiesta returns this weekend - Met Office and BBC Weather share their weather forecasts.
The iconic Bristol International Balloon Fiesta returns to Ashton Court Estate this weekend (August 8 to 10) with an incredible line-up of hot air balloons, including some with very creative special shapes.
The festival celebrates the city’s rich heritage in hot air ballooning and will be packed with a jam-packed programme of entertainment, activities, food and hot air balloons.
The tradition mass ascents are expected to return each day at 6am and 6pm (weather permitting).
Scroll through to learn what the weather is expected to be like during the event.
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Friday, August 8
The Met Office predicts sunny intervals with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
It predicts western/south western winds turning to south western winds of 4mph between 4am and 7am, and western 11mph winds turning to 9mph between 4pm and 7pm.
Similarly, BBC Weather forecasts sunny intervals and a gentle breeze with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
It predicts 3mph south western winds at 6am and 11mph western winds at 6pm.
Saturday, August 9
The Met Office predicts sunny intervals with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
It predicts south western winds turning to southern/south western winds of 3mph between 4am and 7am, and western 11mph winds between 4pm and 7pm.
Similarly, BBC Weather forecasts sunny intervals and a moderate breeze with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
It predicts 3mph west south western winds at 6am and 13mph western winds at 6pm.
Sunday, August 10
The Met Office predicts sunny intervals with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
It predicts west south western 5mph winds turning to south western winds of 13mph between 4am and 7am, and western 9mph winds turning to 8mph between 4pm and 7pm.
Similarly, BBC Weather forecasts sunny intervals and a gentle breeze with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
It predicts 2mph south western winds at 6am and 9mph west south western winds at 6pm.