When is the best time to go to Ballycastle
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ballycastle, United Kingdom. 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 Ballycastle
Ballycastle weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ballycastle 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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 120mm | 1.5hrs | 9.3hrs | 9°C |
January is a wet month in Ballycastle and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ballycastle for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Ballycastle and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ballycastle with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Ballycastle weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 79mm | 2.6hrs | 11hrs | 8°C |
February in Ballycastle is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ballycastle.
February is in the winter in Ballycastle and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ballycastle with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Ballycastle weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 93mm | 3.3hrs | 13hrs | 8°C |
The weather in March in Ballycastle is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ballycastle.
March is in the spring in Ballycastle and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ballycastle with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Ballycastle weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 68mm | 5.5hrs | 15.4hrs | 9°C |
Ballycastle's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ballycastle, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Ballycastle and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ballycastle with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Ballycastle weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 64mm | 6.5hrs | 17.7hrs | 10°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Ballycastle and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ballycastle, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Ballycastle and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ballycastle with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 72mm | 6.1hrs | 9.3hrs | 12°C |
Ballycastle's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ballycastle, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Ballycastle and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ballycastle with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 80mm | 4.9hrs | 11hrs | 14°C |
July in Ballycastle is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ballycastle, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Ballycastle and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ballycastle with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 98mm | 4.8hrs | 13hrs | 14°C |
The weather in August in Ballycastle is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ballycastle, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Ballycastle and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ballycastle with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Ballycastle weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 113mm | 3.8hrs | 15.4hrs | 14°C |
Ballycastle's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ballycastle.
September is in the fall / autumn in Ballycastle and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ballycastle with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Ballycastle weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 128mm | 2.9hrs | 17.7hrs | 13°C |
October is a wet month in Ballycastle and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ballycastle for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ballycastle and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ballycastle with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Ballycastle weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 121mm | 2hrs | 9.3hrs | 12°C |
November is a wet month in Ballycastle and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ballycastle for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Ballycastle and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ballycastle with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
Ballycastle weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 118mm | 1.2hrs | 11hrs | 10°C |
December in Ballycastle is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ballycastle for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Ballycastle and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ballycastle with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Ballycastle weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 16.6°C 61.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 64mm 2.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 6.4°C 43.5°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 128mm 5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 14.3°C 57.7°F |
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