When is the best time to go to Belfast
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Belfast, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Belfast
Belfast weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Belfast are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 162mm | 8.1hrs | 14.4hrs |
January in Belfast is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Belfast for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Belfast and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Belfast with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 99mm | 8.1hrs | 13.8hrs |
February in Belfast is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Belfast.
February is in the summer in Belfast and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Belfast with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 79mm | 7.8hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Belfast is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Belfast.
March is in the fall / autumn in Belfast and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Belfast with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 53mm | 8hrs | 12.3hrs |
Belfast's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Belfast, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Belfast and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Belfast with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 15mm | 9.2hrs | 11.7hrs |
May is a dry month in Belfast and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Belfast, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Belfast and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Belfast with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 7mm | 9.3hrs | 14.4hrs |
Cool and very dry weather often prevails in Belfast during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Belfast, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Belfast and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Belfast with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 5mm | 9.8hrs | 13.8hrs |
July in Belfast is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Belfast, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Belfast and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Belfast with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 10mm | 10.1hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Belfast is characteristically mild and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Belfast, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Belfast and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Belfast with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 32mm | 9.6hrs | 12.3hrs |
Belfast's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Belfast, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Belfast and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Belfast with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Belfast weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 87mm | 8.6hrs | 11.7hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Belfast and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Belfast.
October is in the spring in Belfast and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Belfast with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 149mm | 8hrs | 14.4hrs |
Belfast's weather in November is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Belfast for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Belfast and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Belfast with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 141mm | 8.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
December in Belfast is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Belfast for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Belfast and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Belfast with around 141mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Belfast weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 5mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 162mm 6.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 26°C 78.8°F |
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